What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Thirsk?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Thirsk is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 9h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Thirsk?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Thirsk is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Market Place via Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Station Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Thirsk via Birmingham New Street and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Thirsk?

The distance between Cardiff and Thirsk is 259 miles. The road distance is 249.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Thirsk without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Thirsk without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £120 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Thirsk?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Cardiff to Thirsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Thirsk bus from?

Cardiff to Thirsk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Thirsk train from?

Cardiff to Thirsk train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Thirsk?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Thirsk is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Cardiff to Thirsk bus arrive?

Cardiff to Thirsk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Thirsk train arrive?

Cardiff to Thirsk train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Thirsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Thirsk is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Cardiff to Thirsk.

Where can I stay near Thirsk?

There are 1031+ hotels available in Thirsk.

Cardiff to Thirsk - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Thirsk by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
5h 6m
£120–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Bus Stationbus 216 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rougier Streetbus 843 / ...
4. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
9h 57m
£36–52
Drive 248 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Thirskcar 248 mi
4h 21m
£61–89
Fly Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane CWL - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
9h 16m
£75–202
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
7h 8m
£79–128
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
4. Take the bus from Exhibition Square to Market Placebus
6h 50m
£73–177
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BRS - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
8h 50m
£79–166

Cardiff to Thirsk by bus

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Distance: 257.1 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Market Place via Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Rougier Street, and Station Avenue in around 9h 57m.

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