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How to get fromCardiff to Thirskby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Thirsk by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain train Reading - York / ...
    5h 7m
    £55–247

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rougier Streetbus bus 843 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 30X / ...
    9h 40m

  3. Drive 248.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Thirskcar car 248.4 mi
    4h 20m
    £61–88

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Exhibition Square to Market Placebus bus
    6h 39m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 30X / ...
    7h 8m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Thirsk, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Thirsk via Birmingham New Street, York, and Thirsk in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, 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 40m.

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