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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Thirsk is to bus via York which costs £18 - £26 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Thirsk is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station and Station Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Thirsk via Newcastle and Northallerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Thirsk?

The distance between Carlisle and Thirsk is 120 miles. The road distance is 94.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Thirsk without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Carlisle to Thirsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Thirsk bus from?

Carlisle to Thirsk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Thirsk train from?

Carlisle to Thirsk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Thirsk?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Thirsk is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus via York, which costs £18 - £26 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Carlisle to Thirsk bus arrive?

Carlisle to Thirsk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Thirsk train arrive?

Carlisle to Thirsk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Thirsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Thirsk is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Carlisle to Thirsk.

Where can I stay near Thirsk?

There are 679+ hotels available in Thirsk.

Carlisle to Thirsk - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Steam train

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Northallertontrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 26m
£48–79
Bus via York
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus 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 / ...
6h 4m
£19–25
Drive 93.8 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Thirskcar 93.8 mi
1h 44m
£24–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Exhibition Square to Market Placebus 30X / ...
4h 21m
£48–97
Steam train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Yorktrain The Dalesman East
2. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
6h 27m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 1bus 36
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Market Placebus 150
6h 48m

Carlisle to Thirsk by bus

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Distance: 119.2 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Thirsk via Newcastle, Northallerton, and Thirsk in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station, Rougier Street, and Station Avenue in around 6h 4m.

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