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How to get fromThirsk to The Scottish Bordersby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Thirsk to The Scottish Borders by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    4h 30m
    £75–170

  2. Drive 127.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thirsk to The Scottish Borderscar car 127.7 mi
    2h 45m
    £31–45

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Thirsk to Middlesbroughtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 19 to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus bus X10
    3. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Jedburgh Bus Stationbus bus X74
    6h 49m

  4. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Thirsk to Middlesbroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Lindean Bus Shelterbus bus X95
    7h 17m
    £62–115

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus bus 30X / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rougier Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to A7 Boleside Hail & Ridebus bus X95
    9h
    £31–47

Thirsk to The Scottish Borders by train

Calendar146Weekly Trains
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Thirsk, England and The Scottish Borders, Scotland?

You can take a train from Thirsk to Galashiels via Northallerton, Darlington, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to A7 Boleside Hail & Ride via Station Road, Rougier Street, Leeds City Bus Station, and Halston Hotel in around 9h.

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