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

The cheapest way to get from Thirsk to Edinburgh is to train and bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thirsk to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £55 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Thirsk and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Thirsk to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Dolphin Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Thirsk and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Thirsk to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Thirsk and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Northallerton and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Thirsk to Edinburgh?

The distance between Thirsk and Edinburgh is 182 miles. The road distance is 160 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thirsk to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £55 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Thirsk to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thirsk to Edinburgh bus from?

Thirsk to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Thirsk to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Thirsk to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Thirsk to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Thirsk to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Thirsk to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Thirsk to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thirsk to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Thirsk to Edinburgh is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Thirsk to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 10m
£56–121
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Thirsk to Middlesbroughtrain Manchester Victoria - Redcar Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukx010 / ...
5h 23m
£23–38
Drive 159.1 mi
1. Drive from Thirsk to Edinburghcar 159.1 mi
3h 25m
£40–58
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Thirsk to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
6h 8m
£91–185
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 591
5h 56m
£27–50
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Northallerton to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
6h 36m
£60–203

Thirsk to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 180.5 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Thirsk, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Dolphin Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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