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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Thirsk is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Thirsk is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £55 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Thirsk via Newcastle and Northallerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Thirsk?

The distance between Edinburgh and Thirsk is 183 miles. The road distance is 160.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Thirsk without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £55 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Edinburgh to Thirsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Thirsk train from?

Edinburgh to Thirsk train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Thirsk train arrive?

Edinburgh to Thirsk train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Thirsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Thirsk is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Edinburgh to Thirsk.

Where can I stay near Thirsk?

There are 1028+ hotels available in Thirsk.

Edinburgh to Thirsk - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Northallertontrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 16m
£56–122
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Dolphin Centrebus 591
2. Take the train from Darlington to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
6h 39m
£40–73
Drive 159.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Thirskcar 159.1 mi
3h 25m
£40–57
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Thirsktrain
6h 38m
£96–210
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Thirsktrain
7h 16m
£100–214
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EDI - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Northallertontrain
6h 38m
£72–218

Edinburgh to Thirsk by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 181.8 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Thirsk via Newcastle, Northallerton, and Thirsk in around 3h 16m.

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