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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Thurso is to bus which costs £75 - £170 and takes 22h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Thurso is to drive which takes 11h 35m and costs £150 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Thurso via Crewe, Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Thurso?

The distance between Carmarthen and Thurso is 793 miles. The road distance is 626.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Thurso without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 17h 50m and costs £170 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 17h 50m to get from Carmarthen to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Thurso bus from?

Carmarthen to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Thurso train from?

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

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Thurso?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Thurso is to train via Edinburgh which takes 17h 50m and costs £170 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs and takes 20h 5m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Thurso bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Carmarthen to Thurso train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Thurso is 627 miles. It takes approximately 11h 35m to drive from Carmarthen to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Carmarthen 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 Carmarthen 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
17h 50m
£179–362
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carmarthen 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
11h 56m
£72–277
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Lordswood Rd112
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
20h 5m
Drive 623 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Thurso623 mi
11h 35m
£154–222
Train
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
19h 5m
£167–257
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Station112
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3M10
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
22h 11m
£78–166
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
14h 34m
£198–402
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Carmarthen 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
14h 11m
£126–352
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Carmarthen 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
16h 46m
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Carmarthen 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
17h 24m
£76–255
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
16h 39m
£202–407

Carmarthen to Thurso by train

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17h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 788.3 mi
Duration: 17h 50m

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

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Thurso via Crewe, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 17h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Bank of Scotland via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 20h 5m.

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