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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 31m
    £60–104

  2. Train, bus via York

    cheapest
    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 Rougier Streetbus bus 843 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 30X / ...
    8h 2m
    £32–47

  3. Drive  126.8 mi

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

  4. 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 15m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 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 39m

Dumfries to Thirsk by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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 31m.

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