The average train between Edinburgh and Thirsk takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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.
Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Thirsk. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Thirsk at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 train from Edinburgh to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Thirsk station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Edinburgh to Thirsk train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Thirsk train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Northallerton station.
Book your Edinburgh to Thirsk train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between Edinburgh and Thirsk is 224.6 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Thirsk via Newcastle and Northallerton in around 3h 16m.