What is the cheapest way to get from Fort William to Thirsk?

The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Thirsk is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 12h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort William to Thirsk?

The fastest way to get from Fort William to Thirsk is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Fort William and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Station Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Fort William and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Thirsk via Edinburgh Waverley and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Fort William to Thirsk?

The distance between Fort William and Thirsk is 387 miles. The road distance is 292.5 miles.

How do I travel from Fort William to Thirsk without a car?

The best way to get from Fort William to Thirsk without a car is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs £110 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Fort William to Thirsk?

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Fort William to Thirsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort William to Thirsk bus from?

Fort William to Thirsk bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Fort William to Thirsk train from?

Fort William to Thirsk train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Fort William station.

Train or bus from Fort William to Thirsk?

The best way to get from Fort William to Thirsk is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 12h 33m.

Where does the Fort William to Thirsk bus arrive?

Fort William to Thirsk bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Fort William to Thirsk train arrive?

Fort William to Thirsk train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Fort William to Thirsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Thirsk is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Fort William to Thirsk.

Where can I stay near Thirsk?

There are 1038+ hotels available in Thirsk.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
8h 23m
£119–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rougier Streetbus 843 / ...
4. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
12h 33m
£43–62
Drive 290.8 mi
1. Drive from Fort William to Thirskcar 290.8 mi
5h 22m
£74–106
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Thirsktrain
8h 42m
£111–221
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
10h 56m
£158–245
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Thirsktrain
8h 58m
£144–294

Fort William to Thirsk by bus

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Distance: 384.3 mi
Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Thirsk, England?

You can take a train from Fort William to Thirsk via Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Thirsk in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Market Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Rougier Street, and Station Avenue in around 12h 33m.

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