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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Thirsk is to bus via York which costs £17 - £25 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Thirsk is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Penrith and arriving at Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station and Station Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Thirsk via Carlisle and Northallerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Penrith to Thirsk?

The distance between Penrith and Thirsk is 136 miles. The road distance is 75 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Thirsk without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Penrith to Thirsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Thirsk bus from?

Penrith to Thirsk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penrith station.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Thirsk train from?

Penrith to Thirsk train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Thirsk?

The best way to get from Penrith to Thirsk is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus via York, which costs £17 - £25 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Penrith to Thirsk bus arrive?

Penrith to Thirsk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds Cultural Stop C station.

Where does the Penrith to Thirsk train arrive?

Penrith to Thirsk train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Northallerton station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Thirsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Thirsk is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Penrith to Thirsk.

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

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Where can I stay near Thirsk?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Northallertontrain Edinburgh - York
3h 47m
£43–71
Bus via York
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rougier Streetbus 843 / ...
3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
5h 12m
£17–24
Drive 74.6 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Thirskcar 74.6 mi
1h 23m
£19–27
Train via Middlesbrough
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Middlesbroughtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Thirsktrain Saltburn - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 14m
£56–109
Bus
1. Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 1bus 36
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Market Placebus 150
6h 2m

Penrith to Thirsk by train

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Distance: 135.6 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Carlisle to Northallerton once a week. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 57m. 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 12m.

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