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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Thurso is to train and bus which costs £60 - £150 and takes 16h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Thurso is to drive which takes 9h 8m and costs £120 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Park and Ride and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Thurso via Wakefield Kirkgate, York and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Thurso?

The distance between Barnsley and Thurso is 579 miles. The road distance is 479.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 13h 28m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 13h 28m to get from Barnsley to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Thurso bus from?

Barnsley to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Thurso train from?

Barnsley to Thurso train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Thurso?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Thurso is to train which takes 13h 28m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 7m.

Where does the Barnsley to Thurso bus arrive?

Barnsley to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Where does the Barnsley to Thurso train arrive?

Barnsley to Thurso train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Thurso is 480 miles. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Barnsley to Thurso.

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

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Barnsley to Thurso - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Barnsley to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to York
2. Take the train from York to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
13h 28m
£82–172
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leeds
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
16h 24m
£65–144
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Park and Ride
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
15h 7m
Drive 477.1 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Thurso477.1 mi
9h 8m
£120–173
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 6m
£124–320
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
14h 10m
£86–213
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 38m
£127–309
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 49m
£145–363
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicester
2. Take the train from Leicester to Kettering
3. Take the train from Kettering 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
12h 6m
£89–309

Barnsley to Thurso by train

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13h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 575.7 mi
Duration: 13h 28m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Thurso via Wakefield Kirkgate, York, and Inverness in around 13h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Bank of Scotland via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Park and Ride, and Union Street in around 15h 7m.

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