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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Thurso is to bus which costs £85 - £290 and takes 22h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Thurso is to bus and fly and train which takes 10h 47m and costs £130 - £440.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Thurso Bank of Scotland via London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Stn and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Thurso via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Thurso?

The distance between Bournemouth and Thurso is 840 miles. The road distance is 689.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Thurso without a car is to train via London which takes 16h 8m and costs £270 - £480.

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

It takes approximately 16h 8m to get from Bournemouth to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Thurso bus from?

Bournemouth to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Thurso train from?

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

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Thurso?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Thurso is to train via London which takes 16h 8m and costs £270 - £480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £290 and takes 22h 24m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Thurso bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bournemouth to Thurso train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Thurso is 689 miles. It takes approximately 12h 28m to drive from Bournemouth to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 106+ hotels available in Thurso.

Bournemouth to Thurso - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Bournemouth 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
16h 8m
£270–473
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria 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
22h 24m
£87–283
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bank of Scotlandbus X99
21h 45m
£190–394
Drive 685.4 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Thursocar 685.4 mi
12h 28m
£171–247
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
10h 47m
£132–431
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
18h 34m
£247–400
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 17m
£147–343
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink 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 26m
£160–365
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 8m
£143–373
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
13h 13m
£198–504

Bournemouth to Thurso by train, subway, and foot

7Weekly Services

16h 8mAverage Duration

£270Cheapest Price

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Distance: 835.2 mi
Duration: 16h 8m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Thurso via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Inverness in around 16h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Thurso Bank of Scotland via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Inverness Union Street in around 22h 24m.

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