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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Thirsk is to bus and train which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 20m.

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 14m and costs £60 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via County Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

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 Darlington and Northallerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Thirsk?

The distance between Edinburgh and Thirsk is 182 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 14m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Edinburgh to Thirsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Thirsk bus from?

Edinburgh to Thirsk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

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.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Thirsk?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Thirsk is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Thirsk bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Thirsk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dolphin Centre station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Thirsk train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Thirsk?

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Where can I stay near Thirsk?

There are 1030+ hotels available in Thirsk.

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There are 7 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 Darlingtontrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 14m
£61–135
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11bus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Thirsktrain Saltburn - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 20m
£26–45
Drive 159.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Thirskcar 159.1 mi
3h 25m
£39–56
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 55m
£76–210
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Dolphin Centrebus 591 / ...
6h 5m
£35–81
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 3m
£84–204
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EDI - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Northallertontrain
7h 1m
£60–194

Edinburgh to Thirsk by train

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Distance: 180.4 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Dolphin Centre twice daily. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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