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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Thurso is to fly and train which costs £60 - £210 and takes 12h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Thurso is to fly and train which takes 8h 11m and costs £100 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.

How far is it from Belfast to Thurso?

The distance between Belfast and Thurso is 377 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Thurso without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 14h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Belfast to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Thurso bus from?

Belfast to Thurso bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Thurso bus arrive?

Belfast to Thurso bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 100+ hotels available in Thurso.

Belfast to Thurso - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Thurso by plane, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BHD - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
8h 11m
£106–302
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - 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
11h 51m
£64–245
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
14h 18m
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
15h 17m
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
15h 29m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - 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
11h 28m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - 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
11h 58m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - 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 21m
£64–205
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHD - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 51m
£120–287
Bus and ferry, bus via Inverness
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
14h 41m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Thurso
9h 21m
£116–292

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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Distance: 374.6 mi
Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Thurso, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Thurso. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport Station, take the train to Inverness, then take the train to Thurso. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Bank of Scotland via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 14h 18m.

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