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How to get fromCardiff to Thirskby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Thirsk by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    5h 3m
    £130–196

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rougier Streetbus bus 843 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 30X / ...
    10h 17m
    £34–51

  3. Bus via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rougier Streetbus bus 843 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 30X / ...
    8h 58m
    £49–108

  4. Drive 248 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Thirskcar car 248 mi
    4h 21m
    £61–88

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Northallertontrain train
    5h 51m
    £66–164

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thirsktrain train Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
    5h 59m
    £99–175

Cardiff to Thirsk by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Market Place via Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Rougier Street, and Station Avenue in around 8h 58m.

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