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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Thirsk is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Thirsk is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Market Place via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Station Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Thirsk via Birmingham New Street and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Thirsk?

The distance between Cardiff and Thirsk is 257 miles. The road distance is 249.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Thirsk without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 2m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Cardiff to Thirsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Thirsk bus from?

Cardiff to Thirsk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Thirsk train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Thirsk?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Thirsk is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 2m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Cardiff to Thirsk bus arrive?

Cardiff to Thirsk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Thirsk train arrive?

Cardiff to Thirsk train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Thirsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Thirsk is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Cardiff to Thirsk.

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

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Where can I stay near Thirsk?

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
5h 2m
£109–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rougier Streetbus 843 / ...
4. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
10h 21m
£39–63
Drive 248 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Thirskcar 248 mi
4h 21m
£62–90
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Northallertontrain
5h 54m
£62–150
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thirsktrain Manchester Airport - Saltburn / ...
5h 59m
£85–136

Cardiff to Thirsk by train

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Distance: 255.7 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Thirsk, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Thirsk via Birmingham New Street and York in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Market Place via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Rougier Street, and Station Avenue in around 10h 21m.

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