The average train between Edinburgh and Thirsk takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. 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 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Thirsk at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 3h 49m. 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 Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Edinburgh to Thirsk train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Thirsk train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Edinburgh to Thirsk train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Edinburgh and Thirsk is 224.6 km. The road distance is 290 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.