What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Thirsk?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Thirsk is to train and car ferry and bus which costs £65 - £120 and takes 16h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Thirsk?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Thirsk is to fly and train which takes 4h 43m and costs £60 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Market Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Station Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.

How far is it from Belfast to Thirsk?

The distance between Belfast and Thirsk is 275 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Thirsk without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Thirsk without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 12h 41m and costs £170 - £550.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Thirsk?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Belfast to Thirsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Thirsk bus from?

Belfast to Thirsk bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Thirsk bus arrive?

Belfast to Thirsk bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Thirsk?

There are 1038+ hotels available in Thirsk.

Belfast to Thirsk - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Thirsk by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Thirsktrain
5h 1m
£67–172
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Northallertontrain
4h 59m
£60–161
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
12h 41m
£179–539
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Thirsktrain
13h 35m
£77–180
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rougier Streetbus 843 / ...
4. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
15h 8m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Thirsktrain
4h 43m
£61–154
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Thirsktrain
5h 31m
£64–167
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Thirsktrain
6h 16m
£72–192
Fly Belfast International Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BFS - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Thirsktrain
5h 3m
£68–119
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
5h 57m
£117–286
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Yorktrain
5. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
16h 9m
£70–111
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Thirskcar
6h 3m
£76–298

Belfast to Thirsk by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

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13h 35mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 273.8 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Thirsk, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Thirsk. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Thirsk. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Thirsk via Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley, and York in around 12h 41m.

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