There are 4 ways to get from Thirsk to Cambridge by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from York to Peterboroughtrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
3h 46m£67–111Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus 30X / ...
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 561
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
8h 39m£34–56Bus, train
- Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus 30X / ...
- Take the train from York to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the bus from Huntingdon station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus T1
4h 56mDrive 172.1 mi
- Drive from Thirsk to Cambridgecar 172.1 mi
2h 55m£43–62
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thirsk to Cambridge is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Thirsk to Cambridge is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Thirsk to Cambridge station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Drummer St Bus Station via Rail Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Thirsk to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Thirsk and arriving at Cambridge via York and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Thirsk and Cambridge is 181 miles. The road distance is 173.1 miles.
The best way to get from Thirsk to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Thirsk to Cambridge, including transfers.
Thirsk to Cambridge bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Market Place station.
Thirsk to Cambridge train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
The best way to get from Thirsk to Cambridge is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Thirsk, England and Cambridge, England?
You can take a vehicle from Thirsk to Cambridge via Thirsk, York, and Peterborough in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Drummer St Bus Station via Station Road, Rail Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Bus Station in around 8h 39m.
Train from York to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from York to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 603 4852
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
Train from York to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
Train from York to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Peterborough to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 01653 692556
- [email protected]
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Market Place to Station Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
Bus from Market Place to Station Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
- Phone
- 01954 230011
- Website
- Whippet Coaches
Bus from Huntingdon station to Drummer St Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Whippet Coaches
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
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Thirsk to Cambridge bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Station Road.
Thirsk to Cambridge train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thirsk to Cambridge is 173 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Thirsk to Cambridge.
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