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Compare bus and train for London to Thirsk
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Thirsk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €85 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €85, while a train costs an average of €85.
Distance: 195 miles (314 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€85 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from London to Thirsk, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 2h 15m sooner (2h 11m by train vs 4h 26m by car). Tickets start at around €85 compared to roughly €81 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Thirsk
How to get from London to Thirsk by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Thirsk is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C02048+
C012436:33 AM 2h25 London Kings Cross (KGX) 8:58 AM Thirsk station (THI) €38 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- C02048+C01243
6:33 AM 2h25 London Kings Cross (KGX) 8:58 AM Thirsk station (THI) €38 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
Y1484811:00 AM 2h07 London Kings Cross (KGX) 1:07 PM Thirsk station (THI) €78 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G80202+G15897
7:30 AM 2h25 London Kings Cross (KGX) 9:55 AM Thirsk station (THI) €38 1 One-way 1 transfer - Y14844
8:00 AM 2h13 London Kings Cross (KGX) 10:13 AM Thirsk station (THI) €39 1 One-way 0 transfers - C02011+G15897
7:33 AM 2h22 London Kings Cross (KGX) 9:55 AM Thirsk station (THI) €42 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Thirsk as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Thirsk station (THI).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Harrogate, Station Parade.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway to go to Thirsk by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Grand Central Trains.
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