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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Thurso is to train and fly which costs £80 - £240 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Thurso is to train and fly which takes 9h 39m and costs £80 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Thurso. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Bank of Scotland via London Victoria, Park and Ride and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Thurso via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 24m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Thurso?

The distance between Basingstoke and Thurso is 780 miles. The road distance is 657.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 15h 24m and costs £140 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 15h 24m to get from Basingstoke to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Thurso bus from?

Basingstoke to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Thurso train from?

Basingstoke to Thurso train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Thurso?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Thurso is to train which takes 15h 24m and costs £140 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 54m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Thurso bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Basingstoke to Thurso train arrive?

Basingstoke to Thurso train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Thurso is 658 miles. It takes approximately 11h 45m to drive from Basingstoke to Thurso.

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

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
15h 24m
£146–327
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LGW - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
9h 39m
£81–236
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3M10
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
19h 32m
£104–332
Drive 653.9 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Thurso653.9 mi
11h 45m
£164–237
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
£88–403
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham International
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
17h 30m
£134–339
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Park and Ride
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union StreetE8
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
20h 54m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 25m
£100–269
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 Dyce to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 46m
£124–402
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 40m
£100–450
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - 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
13h 16m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LGW - ABZ
3. Take the train from Dyce to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 30m
£97–365

Basingstoke to Thurso by train

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17h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 775.5 mi
Duration: 15h 24m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Thurso via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Inverness in around 15h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Bank of Scotland via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Park and Ride, and Union Street in around 20h 54m.

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