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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Thirsk is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Thirsk is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Station Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Thirsk via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Thirsk?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Thirsk is 297 miles. The road distance is 185.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Thirsk without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £90 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Kilmarnock to Thirsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Thirsk bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Thirsk train from?

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

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Thirsk?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Thirsk is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £90 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 47m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Thirsk bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kilmarnock to Thirsk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Thirsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Thirsk is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Kilmarnock to Thirsk.

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

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Where can I stay near Thirsk?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Thirsk by train, bus, car, or 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 / ...
5h 13m
£94–232
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 / ...
9h 47m
£35–51
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Glasgow to Middlesbroughbus Ukn10
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Thirsktrain Saltburn - Manchester Airport / ...
8h 35m
£37–62
Drive 184.4 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Thirskcar 184.4 mi
3h 29m
£45–65
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
7h 54m
£77–185
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Middlesbroughtrain
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Thirsktrain
6h 42m
£89–162
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 57m
£93–218
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GLA - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Northallertontrain
7h 15m
£89–222

Kilmarnock to Thirsk by train and foot

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5h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 295.6 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Thirsk via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and York in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Market Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Rougier Street, and Station Avenue in around 9h 47m.

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