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How to get fromEdinburgh to Thirskby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Thirsk by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Northallertontrain train Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
    3h 13m
    £44–108

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Bus Station Stand Zbus bus 839
    2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Thirsktrain train Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
    5h 12m
    £28–48

  3. Drive  159.1 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Thirskcar car 159.1 mi
    3h 25m
    £40–58

  4. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane EDI - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Thirsktrain train
    6h 52m
    £90–184

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    3h 13m
    £60–114

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Thirsktrain train
    7h 18m
    £84–200

  7. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EDI - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Northallertontrain train
    6h 40m
    £60–202

Edinburgh to Thirsk by train

Calendar137Weekly Trains
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Thirsk via Newcastle and Northallerton in around 3h 13m.

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