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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Thirsk is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Thirsk is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Station Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

How far is it from Perth to Thirsk?

The distance between Perth and Thirsk is 283 miles. The road distance is 205 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Thirsk without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £50 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Perth to Thirsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Thirsk bus from?

Perth to Thirsk bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Perth to Thirsk?

The best way to get from Perth to Thirsk is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £50 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 4m.

Where does the Perth to Thirsk bus arrive?

Perth to Thirsk bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Perth to Thirsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Thirsk is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Perth to Thirsk.

Where can I stay near Thirsk?

There are 900+ hotels available in Thirsk.

Perth to Thirsk - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Perth to Thirsk by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Perth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 48m
£50–161
Drive 203.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Perth to Thirskcar 203.8 mi
4h 7m
£49–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus 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 / ...
10h 4m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ladybank to Yorktrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
6h 52m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 281.7 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Thirsk, England?

You can take a train from Perth to Thirsk via Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Thirsk in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Market Place via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Rougier Street, and Station Avenue in around 10h 4m.

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