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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Thirsk is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Thirsk is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Market Place via Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Leeds City Bus Station and Station Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Thirsk?

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, Newcastle and Northallerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Thirsk?

The distance between Cumbria and Thirsk is 143 miles. The road distance is 79.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Thirsk without a car is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 4h 37m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Cumbria to Thirsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Thirsk bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Thirsk train from?

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

Train or bus from Cumbria to Thirsk?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Thirsk is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 4h 37m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Cumbria to Thirsk bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cumbria to Thirsk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cumbria to Thirsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Thirsk is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Cumbria to Thirsk.

Where can I stay near Thirsk?

There are 681+ hotels available in Thirsk.

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

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

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Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Northallertontrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 37m
£44–81
Drive 79.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cumbria to Thirskcar 79.4 mi
1h 31m
£20–29
Bus
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 / ...
8h 29m
£24–31
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Thornabytrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
2. Take the train from Thornaby to Thirsktrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 11m
£43–84

Cumbria to Thirsk by bus and train

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Distance: 142 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Thirsk via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Carlisle, Newcastle, and Northallerton in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Market Place via Bus Station, Stand A - English Street, Halston Hotel, Leeds City Bus Station, Rougier Street, and Station Avenue in around 8h 29m.

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