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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Thurso is to bus via Inverness which costs £65 - £130 and takes 15h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Thurso is to drive which takes 8h 24m and costs £110 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Thurso. However, there are services departing from St James Street and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Thurso via Preston, Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.

How far is it from Burnley to Thurso?

The distance between Burnley and Thurso is 549 miles. The road distance is 447.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Thurso without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 13h 20m and costs £65 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 13h 20m to get from Burnley to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Thurso bus from?

Burnley to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Thurso train from?

Burnley to Thurso train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Thurso?

The best way to get from Burnley to Thurso is to train via Edinburgh which takes 13h 20m and costs £65 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 23m.

Where does the Burnley to Thurso bus arrive?

Burnley to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Burnley to Thurso train arrive?

Burnley to Thurso train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Thurso is 447 miles. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Burnley to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 101+ hotels available in Thurso.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Burnley 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 Preston to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
13h 20m
£68–223
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
14h 23m
Drive 444.6 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Thurso444.6 mi
8h 24m
£112–161
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 11m
£125–312
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to InvernessLondon Euston - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to ThursoInverness - Wick
14h 25m
£91–134
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Buchanan Bus Station181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3M10
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
15h 43m
£69–122
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LBA - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 33m
£177–334
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Dyce to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
13h 17m
£131–311

Burnley to Thurso by train

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13h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 545.6 mi
Duration: 13h 20m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Thurso via Preston, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 13h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St James Street to Bank of Scotland via Arrival Stand, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 14h 23m.

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