There are 11 ways to get from Basildon to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
14h 54m£270–423Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus X10
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
- Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus
20h 55m£83–167Drive 646.9 mi
- Drive from Basildon to Thursocar 646.9 mi
12h 1m£159–230Fly London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
10h 51m£138–450Train, bus
- Take the train from London Euston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
18h 17m£205–339Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
- Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
10h 47m£121–331Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
- Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 6m£124–315Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
13h 4m£183–584Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 58m£186–538Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
- Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LGW - ABZ
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
13h 6m£161–415Train to Luton Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
- Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LTN - ABZ
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
13h 24m£149–509
Basildon to Thurso by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Thurso is to bus which costs £80 - £170 and takes 20h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Basildon to Thurso is to train and fly which takes 10h 47m and costs £120 - £340.
No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.
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 54m.
The distance between Basildon and Thurso is 756 miles. The road distance is 650.7 miles.
The best way to get from Basildon to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 14h 54m and costs £270 - £430.
It takes approximately 14h 54m to get from Basildon to Thurso, including transfers.
Basildon to Thurso bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Basildon to Thurso train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
The best way to get from Basildon to Thurso is to train which takes 14h 54m and costs £270 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £170 and takes 20h 55m.
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 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 20h 55m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £200–600
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–320
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £210–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £210–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £60–320
Flights from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Train from King's Cross to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £200–280
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- First Essex
Bus from Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Essex
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More Questions & Answers
Basildon to Thurso bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Coach Station.
Basildon to Thurso train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Thurso is 651 miles. It takes approximately 12h 1m to drive from Basildon to Thurso.
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