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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Thirsk is to bus which costs £19 - £28 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Thirsk is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and arriving at Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station and Station Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Thirsk via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Thirsk?

The distance between Birmingham and Thirsk is 149 miles. The road distance is 143.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Thirsk without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £75 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Birmingham to Thirsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Thirsk bus from?

Birmingham to Thirsk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Thirsk train from?

Birmingham to Thirsk train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Thirsk?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Thirsk is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £75 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £28 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Birmingham to Thirsk bus arrive?

Birmingham to Thirsk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Thirsk train arrive?

Birmingham to Thirsk train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Thirsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Thirsk is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Birmingham to Thirsk.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Thirsk?

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Where can I stay near Thirsk?

There are 1033+ hotels available in Thirsk.

Birmingham to Thirsk - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Thirsk by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2h 34m
£75–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rougier Streetbus 843 / ...
3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
5h 32m
£20–28
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Thirsktrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
4h 37m
£38–78
Drive 142.6 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Thirskcar 142.6 mi
2h 30m
£35–50

Birmingham to Thirsk by train

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Distance: 148.1 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Thirsk, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to York hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station, Rougier Street, and Station Avenue in around 5h 32m.

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