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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Thurso is to train and fly which costs £70 - £220 and takes 10h 5m.

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 9h 48m and costs £70 - £200.

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 42m.

How far is it from Basildon to Thurso?

The distance between Basildon and Thurso is 732 miles. The road distance is 650.3 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 and bus via Barking station which takes 14h 11m and costs £150 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 14h 11m to get from Basildon to Thurso, including transfers.

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 bus which takes 21h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £140 - £180 and takes 14h 42m.

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 650 miles. It takes approximately 11h 50m to drive from Basildon to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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

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

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Train, bus via Barking station
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
14h 11m
£157–178
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from London Bridge 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 5m
£72–216
Bus
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Park and Ridebus
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union Streetbus E8
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
21h 18m
Drive 646.5 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Thursocar 646.5 mi
11h 50m
£159–230
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 5m
£92–352
Train
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 42m
£149–178
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London Euston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
17h 46m
£101–193
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
9h 48m
£74–196
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 38m
£121–397
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Streetbus
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 31m
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 26m
£86–251
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge 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 43m
£84–281

Basildon to Thurso by train, subway, and bus

8Weekly Services

14h 11mAverage Duration

£157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 728 mi
Duration: 14h 11m

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

You can take a train from Basildon to Sir George's Street Church via Barking, Barking Station, Trafalgar Square, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Park and Ride, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 21h 18m. Alternatively, 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 42m.

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