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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Thirsk is to bus which costs £6 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitby to Thirsk is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at Market Place via Station Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Whitby and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Thirsk via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Whitby to Thirsk?

The distance between Whitby and Thirsk is 62 miles. The road distance is 46.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitby to Thirsk without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £19 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Whitby to Thirsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Thirsk bus from?

Whitby to Thirsk bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Bus Stn Stand 4 station.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Thirsk train from?

Whitby to Thirsk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.

Train or bus from Whitby to Thirsk?

The best way to get from Whitby to Thirsk is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Whitby to Thirsk bus arrive?

Whitby to Thirsk bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Rougier Street station.

Where does the Whitby to Thirsk train arrive?

Whitby to Thirsk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Middlesbrough station.

Can I drive from Whitby to Thirsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Thirsk is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Whitby to Thirsk.

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

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Where can I stay near Thirsk?

There are 678+ hotels available in Thirsk.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain Whitby - Middlesbrough / ...
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Thirsktrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
2h 50m
£19–34
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rougier Streetbus 840
2. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
4h 25m
£6
Drive 45.8 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Thirskcar 45.8 mi
1h 3m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Whitby to Thirsktaxi 45.8 mi
1h 3m
£200–240

Whitby to Thirsk by train

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Distance: 61.9 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Whitby, North Yorkshire, England and Thirsk, England?

You can take a train from Whitby to Thirsk via Middlesbrough in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Market Place via Rougier Street and Station Avenue in around 4h 25m.

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