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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Thirsk is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Thirsk is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station and Station Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Thirsk via Edinburgh Waverley and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Thirsk?

The distance between Glasgow and Thirsk is 273 miles. The road distance is 188.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Thirsk without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £80 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Glasgow to Thirsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Thirsk bus from?

Glasgow to Thirsk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Thirsk train from?

Glasgow to Thirsk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Glasgow to Thirsk?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Thirsk is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £80 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Glasgow to Thirsk bus arrive?

Glasgow to Thirsk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Glasgow to Thirsk train arrive?

Glasgow to Thirsk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Thirsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Thirsk is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Glasgow to Thirsk.

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

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Where can I stay near Thirsk?

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Glasgow to Thirsk - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 3m
£85–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rougier Streetbus 843 / ...
3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
7h 52m
£31–48
Drive 187.8 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Thirskcar 187.8 mi
3h 17m
£46–66
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Thirsktrain
6h 54m
£65–154
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Yorktrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
5h 35m
£141–194
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Middlesbroughtrain
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Thirsktrain
6h 10m
£80–179
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Thirsktrain
7h 9m
£83–210
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GLA - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Northallertontrain
6h 10m
£74–204

Glasgow to Thirsk by train

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Distance: 271.3 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Thirsk via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station, Rougier Street, and Station Avenue in around 7h 52m.

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