What is the cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Thurso?

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Thurso is to train which costs £100 - £180 and takes 17h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Thurso?

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Thurso is to drive which takes 10h 55m and costs £140 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Birmingham Coach Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Thurso via Shrewsbury, Crewe, Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Thurso?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Thurso is 691 miles. The road distance is 579 miles.

How do I travel from Aberystwyth to Thurso without a car?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Thurso without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 16h 45m and costs £95 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Aberystwyth to Thurso?

It takes approximately 16h 45m to get from Aberystwyth to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Thurso bus from?

Aberystwyth to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Thurso train from?

Aberystwyth to Thurso train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Thurso?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Thurso is to train via Edinburgh which takes 16h 45m and costs £95 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 37m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Thurso bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Thurso train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Thurso train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Thurso is 579 miles. It takes approximately 10h 55m to drive from Aberystwyth to Thurso.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberystwyth to Thurso?

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Aberystwyth to Thurso - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
5. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
16h 45m
£99–258
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
5. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
13h 53m
£90–340
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
17h 49m
£103–209
Drive 575.6 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Thurso575.6 mi
10h 55m
£145–210
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 49m
£135–333
Train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
17h 44m
£101–173
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
20h 37m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Dyce to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
14h 35m
£144–379
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
5. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
15h 1m
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
5. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
13h 38m
£103–343
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
4. Take the train from Dyce to Inverness
5. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
15h 56m
£141–332
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
5. Take the train from Dyce to Inverness
6. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
16h 35m
£164–432

Aberystwyth to Thurso by train

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Distance: 686.7 mi
Duration: 16h 45m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Thurso via Shrewsbury, Crewe, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 16h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bank of Scotland via Birmingham Coach Station, Church Centre, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 20h 37m.

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