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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Thurso is to train and bus via Glasgow which costs £65 - £130 and takes 13h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Thurso is to drive which takes 8h 55m and costs £110 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Thurso via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.

How far is it from Chester to Thurso?

The distance between Chester and Thurso is 575 miles. The road distance is 492.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Thurso without a car is to bus which takes 12h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 54m to get from Chester to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Thurso bus from?

Chester to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Thurso train from?

Chester to Thurso train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.

Train or bus from Chester to Thurso?

The best way to get from Chester to Thurso is to bus which takes 12h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £260 and takes 13h 36m.

Where does the Chester to Thurso bus arrive?

Chester to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Chester to Thurso train arrive?

Chester to Thurso train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Chester to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Thurso is 492 miles. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Chester to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Thurso by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
12h 54m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
13h 36m
£59–252
Drive 489.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Thurso489.4 mi
8h 55m
£120–173
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
9h 29m
£116–298
Train, bus via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoria
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
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
13h 45m
£65–128
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
14h 13m
£108–152
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
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
11h 57m
£115–303
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
11h 10m
£121–550

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chester to Thurso.

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Distance: 571.8 mi
Duration: 12h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bank of Scotland via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street in around 12h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Thurso via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 13h 36m.

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