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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Thurso is to bus which costs £65 - £120 and takes 20h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Thurso is to fly and train which takes 9h 28m and costs £100 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Thurso Bank of Scotland via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Stn and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Thurso via Paddington, King's Cross and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 32m.

How far is it from Bath to Thurso?

The distance between Bath and Thurso is 839 miles. The road distance is 635.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 15h 32m and costs £270 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 15h 32m to get from Bath to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Thurso bus from?

Bath to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Thurso train from?

Bath to Thurso train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Thurso?

The best way to get from Bath to Thurso is to train which takes 15h 32m and costs £270 - £470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 20h 12m.

Where does the Bath to Thurso bus arrive?

Bath to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Bath to Thurso train arrive?

Bath to Thurso train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Bath to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Thurso is 635 miles. It takes approximately 11h 22m to drive from Bath to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 110+ hotels available in Thurso.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Bath 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 Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
15h 32m
£274–464
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus
20h 12m
£65–111
Drive 631.5 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Thursocar 631.5 mi
11h 22m
£155–224
Fly Bristol Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
9h 28m
£106–291
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
17h 21m
£325–589
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Invernesstrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bank of Scotlandbus X99
18h 8m
£171–296
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
10h 32m
£171–501
Fly Bristol Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 5m
£192–414
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 6m
£163–351
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
13h 6m
£147–357
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
13h 10m
£125–318

Bath to Thurso by train and subway

7Weekly Services

15h 32mAverage Duration

£274Cheapest Price

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Distance: 834.1 mi
Duration: 15h 32m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Thurso via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Inverness in around 15h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Inverness Union Street in around 20h 12m.

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