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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Thirsk is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 2h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Thirsk is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Thirsk via Peterborough and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Thirsk?

The distance between Cambridge and Thirsk is 180 miles. The road distance is 173.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Thirsk without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Cambridge to Thirsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Thirsk train from?

Cambridge to Thirsk train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Where does the Cambridge to Thirsk train arrive?

Cambridge to Thirsk train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Thirsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Thirsk is 174 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Cambridge to Thirsk.

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

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Where can I stay near Thirsk?

There are 1032+ hotels available in Thirsk.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
3h 11m
£61–103
Drive 172.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cambridge to Thirskcar 172.5 mi
2h 55m
£43–61
Bus, train via Collingham
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Lost Village Festival Sitebus Lv1
2. Take the train from Newark North Gate to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
5h 45m
£44–81
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Huntingdon stationbus T1
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Thirsktrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
3h 54m

Cambridge to Thirsk by train

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3h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 178.9 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Thirsk via Peterborough and York in around 3h 11m.

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