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 £65 - £150 and takes 20h 16m.

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 8h 54m and costs £70 - £240.

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 27m.

How far is it from Bath to Thurso?

The distance between Bath and Thurso is 610 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 27m and costs £170 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 54m 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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, 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 27m and costs £170 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 21m.

Where does the Bath to Thurso bus arrive?

Bath to Thurso bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, 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 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 72+ hotels available in Thurso.

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

Q: 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 Sir George's Street Church via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 21m.

There are 12 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)plane BRS - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
8h 54m
£70–240
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
20h 16m
£69–146
Train
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 27m
£171–279
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Streetbus E8
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
18h 21m
Drive 631.5 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Thursocar 631.5 mi
11h 22m
£155–224
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 14m
£110–448
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 12m
£102–278
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
10h 37m
£103–318
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 Airport to Leonard Streetbus
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 32m
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
11h 37m
£118–315
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
12h 58m
£71–203
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
16h 38m
£109–681

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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Distance: 606 mi
Duration: 8h 54m

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Sir George's Street Church via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 18h 21m.

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