The average train between Thirsk and Perth takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Thirsk to Perth. 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 Thirsk and Perth. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Thirsk is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Perth at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thirsk to Perth. However, there are services departing from Thirsk station and arriving at Perth station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Thirsk to Perth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
Thirsk to Perth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Thirsk to Perth train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Cross Country and 4 other operators.
The distance between Thirsk and Perth is 274.4 km. The road distance is 451 km.
You can take a train from Thirsk to Perth via York and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 57m.