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How to get fromPenrith to Thirskby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Northallertontrain train Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
    4h 7m
    £53–92

  2. Bus via York

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus 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 / ...
    5h 24m
    £17–22

  3. Drive  74.6 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Thirskcar car 74.6 mi
    1h 23m
    £19–27

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Exhibition Square to Market Placebus bus 30X / ...
    5h 2m
    £53–110

  5. Train, bus via Preston

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 30X / ...
    5h 45m
    £52–96

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 1bus bus 36
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Market Placebus bus 150
    6h 8m

Penrith to Thirsk by bus

Calendar55Weekly Buses
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 136.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Penrith, England and Thirsk, England?

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Thirsk via Carlisle, Newcastle, Northallerton, and Thirsk in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Market Place via Leeds Cultural Stop C, Leeds City Bus Station, Rougier Street, and Station Avenue in around 5h 24m.

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