The average train between Torquay and Thirsk takes 6h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Torquay to Thirsk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Torquay and Thirsk. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Thirsk at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Thirsk station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
Torquay to Thirsk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Thirsk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at York station.
Book your Torquay to Thirsk train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Torquay and Thirsk is 444.7 km. The road distance is 567 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to York every 2 hours. Tickets cost £170–250 and the journey takes 5h 25m.