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 £75 - £230 and takes 9h 58m.

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 58m and costs £75 - £230.

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 Bank of Scotland via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, George Street and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 42m.

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 West Ham station, King's Cross and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 47m.

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 47m and costs £120 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 14h 47m 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 National Express, depart from Coach 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 47m and costs £120 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 42m.

Where does the Basildon to Thurso bus arrive?

Basildon to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road 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 48m 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 InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to ThursoInverness - Wick
14h 47m
£127–310
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 14m
£74–226
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road StationA6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetE9
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
19h 42m
Drive 646.9 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Thurso646.9 mi
11h 48m
£160–231
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 1m
£100–409
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London Euston to InvernessLondon Euston - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
18h 11m
£121–193
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LGW - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
9h 58m
£76–226
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LHR - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 26m
£129–404
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 25m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LGW - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 28m
£92–321
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LTN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 45m
£83–301

Basildon to Thurso by train and subway

12Weekly Services

14h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 751.4 mi
Duration: 14h 47m

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

You can take a train from Basildon to Thurso via West Ham, West Ham station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Inverness in around 14h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bank of Scotland via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, and Union Street in around 19h 42m.

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