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

The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Thurso is to train and bus and fly which costs £75 - £220 and takes 13h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Thurso is to train and bus and fly which takes 10h 7m and costs £85 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Bridgend and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Bridgend to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Sarn Odeon and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Kingsway GD, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Bridgend and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Thurso via Crewe, Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 34m.

How far is it from Bridgend to Thurso?

The distance between Bridgend and Thurso is 736 miles. The road distance is 645 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bridgend to Thurso without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 16h 34m and costs £140 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 16h 34m to get from Bridgend to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bridgend to Thurso bus from?

Bridgend to Thurso bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Bridgend to Thurso train from?

Bridgend to Thurso train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bridgend station.

Train or bus from Bridgend to Thurso?

The best way to get from Bridgend to Thurso is to train via Edinburgh which takes 16h 34m and costs £140 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 48m.

Where does the Bridgend to Thurso bus arrive?

Bridgend to Thurso bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Bridgend to Thurso train arrive?

Bridgend to Thurso train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Bridgend to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Bridgend to Thurso is 645 miles. It takes approximately 12h 9m to drive from Bridgend to Thurso.

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Bridgend 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 Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
16h 34m
£145–291
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
5. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
6. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
13h 59m
£78–213
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2X2
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
18h 38m
Drive 641.2 mi
1. Drive from Bridgend to Thurso641.2 mi
12h 9m
£161–232
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 7m
£87–235
Train
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
17h 33m
£144–206
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
19h 48m
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
5. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
6. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
13h 29m
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
5. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 37m
£136–310
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - 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 57m
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
5. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
13h 30m
£158–390

Bridgend to Thurso by train

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16h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 731.5 mi
Duration: 16h 34m

What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bridgend to Thurso via Crewe, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 16h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Bank of Scotland via Kingsway GD, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 19h 48m.

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