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

The cheapest way to get from Thirsk to Birmingham is to bus which costs £19 - £29 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thirsk to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Thirsk and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Thirsk to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway via Rougier Street and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Thirsk and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Thirsk to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Thirsk and arriving at Birmingham New Street via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Thirsk to Birmingham?

The distance between Thirsk and Birmingham is 149 miles. The road distance is 143.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thirsk to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Thirsk to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thirsk to Birmingham bus from?

Thirsk to Birmingham bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Market Place station.

Where do I catch the Thirsk to Birmingham train from?

Thirsk to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.

Train or bus from Thirsk to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Thirsk to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £29 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Thirsk to Birmingham bus arrive?

Thirsk to Birmingham bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Station Road.

Where does the Thirsk to Birmingham train arrive?

Thirsk to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Thirsk to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Thirsk to Birmingham is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Thirsk to Birmingham.

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

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Thirsk to Birmingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Thirsk to Birmingham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2h 41m
£71–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus 30X / ...
2. Take the bus from Rougier Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
5h 46m
£19–29
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Thirsk to Leedstrain Saltburn - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
4h 44m
£37–79
Drive 142.9 mi
1. Drive from Thirsk to Birminghamcar 142.9 mi
2h 30m
£35–51

Thirsk to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 147.9 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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

Cross Country operates a train from York to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway via Station Road, Rougier Street, Leeds Bus Station Entrance, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 5h 46m.

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