There are 3 ways to get from Cumbria to Thirsk by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlisle to Northallertontrain Edinburgh - York
4h 31m£46–74Drive 79.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cumbria to Thirskcar 79.4 mi
1h 31m£20–29Train via Middlesbrough
- Take the train from Carlisle to Middlesbroughtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Thirsktrain Saltburn - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 2m£58–101
Cumbria to Thirsk by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Thirsk is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Thirsk is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Thirsk via Carlisle and Northallerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Cumbria and Thirsk is 143 miles. The road distance is 79.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Thirsk without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £45 - £75.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Cumbria to Thirsk, including transfers.
Cumbria to Thirsk train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Carlisle station.
Cumbria to Thirsk train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Northallerton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Thirsk is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Cumbria to Thirsk.
There are 681+ hotels available in Thirsk.
What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Thirsk, England?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Carlisle to Northallerton once a week. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 57m.
Train from Carlisle to Northallerton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
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