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

The cheapest way to get from Thirsk to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thirsk to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Thirsk and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Thirsk to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Rougier Street and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Thirsk to Edinburgh?

The distance between Thirsk and Edinburgh is 183 miles. The road distance is 160.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thirsk to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Thirsk to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thirsk to Edinburgh bus from?

Thirsk to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Market Place station.

Train or bus from Thirsk to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Thirsk to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Thirsk to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Thirsk to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Station Road.

Can I drive from Thirsk to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Thirsk to Edinburgh is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Thirsk to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2502+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Northallerton - Edinburgh / ...
3h 14m
£43–79
Drive 159.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Thirsk to Edinburghcar 159.3 mi
3h 24m
£38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus 30X / ...
2. Take the bus from Rougier Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
7h 48m
Bus, train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
7h 22m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus 30X / ...
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 37m
Bus, train via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus 30X / ...
2. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 24m
Bus to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
8h 2m

Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

53Weekly Planes

4h 32mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 181.8 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £27–50 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Station Road, Rougier Street, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 48m.

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