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

The cheapest way to get from Chesterfield to Thurso is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £80 - £150 and takes 17h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chesterfield to Thurso is to drive which takes 9h 34m and costs £120 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Chesterfield and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Chesterfield station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Leeds City Bus Station, Park and Ride and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Chesterfield and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield and arriving at Thurso via Edinburgh Waverley and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.

How far is it from Chesterfield to Thurso?

The distance between Chesterfield and Thurso is 616 miles. The road distance is 501.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chesterfield to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 13h 34m and costs £85 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 13h 34m to get from Chesterfield to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chesterfield to Thurso bus from?

Chesterfield to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Chesterfield to Thurso train from?

Chesterfield to Thurso train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Chesterfield station.

Train or bus from Chesterfield to Thurso?

The best way to get from Chesterfield to Thurso is to train which takes 13h 34m and costs £85 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 26m.

Where does the Chesterfield to Thurso bus arrive?

Chesterfield to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Chesterfield to Thurso train arrive?

Chesterfield to Thurso train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Chesterfield to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Chesterfield to Thurso is 502 miles. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Chesterfield to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
13h 34m
£86–304
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Station180
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
17h 30m
£81–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Park and Ride
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union StreetE8
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
15h 26m
Drive 499 mi
1. Drive from Chesterfield to Thurso499 mi
9h 34m
£124–179
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
9h 41m
£122–323
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 17m
£100–257
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadilly
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
12h 21m
£121–308
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
11h 2m
£120–572
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 2m
£138–365

Chesterfield to Thurso by train

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Distance: 612.1 mi
Duration: 13h 34m

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

You can take a train from Chesterfield to Thurso via Edinburgh Waverley and Inverness in around 13h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Bank of Scotland via Leeds City Bus Station, Park and Ride, and Union Street in around 15h 26m.

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