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 - £260 and takes 10h 9m.

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 9m and costs £75 - £260.

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 Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.

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 19m.

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 19m and costs £150 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 16h 19m 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 National Express, depart from Sarn Odeon 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 19m and costs £150 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 15m.

Where does the Bridgend to Thurso bus arrive?

Bridgend to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd 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 7m to drive from Bridgend to Thurso.

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

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Bridgend to Thurso - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Bridgend to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 19m
£157–331
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 9m
£77–255
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Lordswood Rd111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St 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
18h 15m
Drive 641.2 mi
1. Drive from Bridgend to Thurso641.2 mi
12h 7m
£158–228
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 34m
£144–226
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 Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
19h 17m
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 39m
£126–320
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
15h 15m
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
14h 54m

Bridgend to Thurso by train

11Weekly Trains

16h 19mAverage Duration

£157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 731.5 mi
Duration: 16h 19m

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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Bank of Scotland via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 18h 15m.

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