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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Thurso is to bus via Birmingham which costs £70 - £150 and takes 22h 45m.

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 2m and costs £75 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 49m.

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 28m.

How far is it from Bath to Thurso?

The distance between Bath and Thurso is 610 miles. The road distance is 635.6 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 28m and costs £160 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 9h 2m 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 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 28m and costs £160 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 49m.

Where does the Bath to Thurso bus arrive?

Bath to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange 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 636 miles. It takes approximately 11h 19m 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?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Bath to Thurso by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Bristol Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
9h 2m
£79–230
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
22h 45m
£72–142
Train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
15h 28m
£160–420
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
19h 49m
Drive 631.9 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Thurso631.9 mi
11h 19m
£156–225
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 19m
£115–504
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon 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 46m
£106–360
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - 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 26m
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 55m
£75–198
Fly Bristol Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
11h 37m
£128–295
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
17h 18m
£101–671

Bath to Thurso by train and subway

13Weekly Services

15h 28mAverage Duration

£160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 606 mi
Duration: 9h 2m

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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bank of Scotland via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 19h 49m.

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