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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Thirsk is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £55 - £80 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Thirsk is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £85 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Market Place via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Station Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Thirsk via Paddington, King's Cross and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Reading to Thirsk?

The distance between Reading and Thirsk is 251 miles. The road distance is 223.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Thirsk without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Reading to Thirsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Thirsk bus from?

Reading to Thirsk bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Thirsk train from?

Reading to Thirsk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Thirsk?

The best way to get from Reading to Thirsk is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £95 and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Reading to Thirsk bus arrive?

Reading to Thirsk bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Thirsk train arrive?

Reading to Thirsk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Thirsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Thirsk is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Reading to Thirsk.

Where can I stay near Thirsk?

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There are 9 ways to get from Reading to Thirsk by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 23m
£85–170
Drive 222.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Thirskcar 222.2 mi
3h 57m
£55–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rail Stationbus 801
3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
8h 49m
£64–93
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Thirsktrain
5h 54m
£108–348
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
5h 24m
£99–144
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Yorkbus
3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
9h 30m
£56–76
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
4. Take the bus from Exhibition Square to Market Placebus
6h 25m
£89–339
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane LHR - MME
7h 43m
£123–623
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
4. Take the bus from Exhibition Square to Market Placebus
6h 12m
£131–283

Reading to Thirsk by train and bus

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Distance: 249.5 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Thirsk via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, York, and Thirsk in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Market Place via Heathrow Terminal 5, Rail Station, and Station Avenue in around 8h 49m.

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