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

The cheapest way to get from Thirsk to Leicester is to bus which costs £25 - £55 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thirsk to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Thirsk and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Thirsk to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Rougier Street and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Thirsk and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Thirsk to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Thirsk and arriving at Leicester via York and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Thirsk to Leicester?

The distance between Thirsk and Leicester is 139 miles. The road distance is 123.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thirsk to Leicester without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 57m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Thirsk to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thirsk to Leicester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thirsk to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Thirsk to Leicester?

The best way to get from Thirsk to Leicester is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 57m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Thirsk to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thirsk to Leicester train arrive?

Thirsk to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Thirsk to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Thirsk to Leicester is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Thirsk to Leicester.

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

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

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

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Train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from York to Sheffieldtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 57m
£56–103
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 St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 240 / ...
6h 21m
£25–51
Drive 122.8 mi
1. Drive from Thirsk to Leicestercar 122.8 mi
2h 12m
£30–44
Train
1. Take the train from Thirsk to Leedstrain Saltburn - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Nottinghamtrain Leeds - Nottingham / ...
4h 53m
£50–96

Thirsk to Leicester by train

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Distance: 138 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Thirsk to Leicester via York and Sheffield in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to St Margaret's Bus Station via Station Road, Rougier Street, Leeds Bus Station Entrance, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 6h 21m.

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