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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Thurso is to bus which costs £85 - £170 and takes 21h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Thurso is to train and fly which takes 10h 18m and costs £120 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Basildon and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Thurso Bank of Scotland via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Park and Ride and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Thurso via Aldgate station, King's Cross and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.

How far is it from Basildon to Thurso?

The distance between Basildon and Thurso is 756 miles. The road distance is 650.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basildon to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 14h 43m and costs £250 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 14h 43m to get from Basildon to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Thurso bus from?

Basildon to Thurso bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Thurso train from?

Basildon to Thurso train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from Basildon to Thurso?

The best way to get from Basildon to Thurso is to train which takes 14h 43m and costs £250 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £170 and takes 21h 53m.

Where does the Basildon to Thurso bus arrive?

Basildon to Thurso bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN) station.

Where does the Basildon to Thurso train arrive?

Basildon to Thurso train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Basildon to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Thurso is 651 miles. It takes approximately 11h 59m to drive from Basildon to Thurso.

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

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Basildon to Thurso - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Basildon to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
14h 43m
£256–416
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)bus X10
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Park and Ridebus
4. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus
5. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus
21h 53m
£85–161
Drive 646.9 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Thursocar 646.9 mi
11h 59m
£162–233
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
10h 27m
£142–415
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London Euston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
17h 57m
£185–320
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
10h 21m
£130–302
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
10h 18m
£126–295
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 50m
£223–578
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 55m
£208–603
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LGW - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 51m
£182–423
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LTN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 53m
£191–450

Basildon to Thurso by train, foot, and subway

7Weekly Services

14h 43mAverage Duration

£256Cheapest Price

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Distance: 751.8 mi
Duration: 14h 43m

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

You can take a train from Basildon to Thurso via London Fenchurch Street, Aldgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Inverness in around 14h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Thurso Bank of Scotland via London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 21h 53m.

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