The average bus between Cardiff and Thirsk takes 17h 20m and the fastest bus takes 17h 12m. There is at least one bus per day from Cardiff to Thirsk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Cardiff and Thirsk. The earliest departure is at 1:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Thirsk at 10:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 17h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Thirsk? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Thirsk station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.
Cardiff to Thirsk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Thirsk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Market Place station.
The distance between Cardiff and Thirsk is 330 km. The road distance is 431 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Market Place via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Rougier Street, and Station Avenue in around 9h 26m.