The average train between Thirsk and Edinburgh takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Thirsk to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Thirsk and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thirsk is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Northallerton and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thirsk to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Thirsk station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Thirsk to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.
Thirsk to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Thirsk to Edinburgh train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Thirsk and Edinburgh is 224.6 km. The road distance is 291 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 2h 2m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route hourly.