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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Thurso is to bus which costs £80 - £290 and takes 23h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Thurso is to fly and train which takes 9h 29m and costs £100 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Thurso Bank of Scotland via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Thurso via King's Cross and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 13m.

How far is it from Brighton to Thurso?

The distance between Brighton and Thurso is 783 miles. The road distance is 691.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 15h 13m and costs £250 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 15h 13m to get from Brighton to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Thurso bus from?

Brighton to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Thurso train from?

Brighton to Thurso train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Thurso?

The best way to get from Brighton to Thurso is to train which takes 15h 13m and costs £250 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £290 and takes 23h 36m.

Where does the Brighton to Thurso bus arrive?

Brighton to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Brighton to Thurso train arrive?

Brighton to Thurso train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Thurso is 692 miles. It takes approximately 13h 10m to drive from Brighton to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 110+ hotels available in Thurso.

Brighton to Thurso - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Brighton 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
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
15h 13m
£253–422
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station 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
23h 36m
£84–284
Drive 687.8 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Thursocar 687.8 mi
13h 10m
£171–247
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
9h 29m
£106–256
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to Finsbury Parktrain
2. Take the train from Finsbury Park to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bank of Scotlandbus X99
17h 31m
£168–285
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
10h 52m
£153–456
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
10h 42m
£142–309
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LGW - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h
£158–359

Brighton to Thurso by train

7Weekly Trains

15h 13mAverage Duration

£253Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Brighton to Thurso.

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Distance: 778.5 mi
Duration: 15h 13m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Thurso via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Inverness in around 15h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Inverness Union Street in around 23h 36m.

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