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Outbound fromPoole to Thirsk by train
It takes an average of 15h 54m to travel from Poole to Thirsk by train, over a distance of around 244 miles (392 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Poole to Thirsk and tickets for this journey start from £37.10 when you book in advance.
Taking the train from Poole to Thirsk in 15 hours 54 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Poole to Thirsk? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 15 hours 54 minutes to travel the 244 miles (392 km) from Poole to Thirsk by train, although you can get there in as little as 15 hours 54 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 4 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with South Western Railway, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry to Thirsk. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Poole to Thirsk in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £37.10. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Thirsk by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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