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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    5h 21m
    £100–211

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rougier Streetbus bus 843 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 30X / ...
    9h 49m
    £37–51

  3. Drive  184.4 mi

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Thirskcar car 184.4 mi
    3h 29m
    £46–67

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Thirsktrain train
    8h
    £103–235

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Yorktrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 30X / ...
    7h 19m
    £120–183

  6. Train, Steam train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 30X / ...
    9h 10m

Kilmarnock to Thirsk by bus

Calendar55Weekly Buses
Duration9h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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, York, and Thirsk in around 5h 21m. 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 49m.

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