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How to get fromDumfries to Thirskby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Thirsk by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Northallertontrain train
    4h 30m
    £61–104

  2. Drive  126.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Thirskcar car 126.8 mi
    2h 17m
    £32–46

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 1bus bus 36
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Market Placebus bus 150
    8h 26m

  4. Train, bus via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Exhibition Square to Market Placebus bus 30X / ...
    5h 25m
    £61–122

  5. Train, Steam train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 30X / ...
    8h 5m

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  • Distance: 152.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Thirsk, England?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Thirsk via Carlisle, Newcastle, Northallerton, and Thirsk in around 4h 30m.

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