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

The cheapest way to get from Crewe to Thurso is to drive which costs £120 - £180 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crewe to Thurso is to drive which takes 8h 54m and costs £120 - £180.

Is there a direct train between Crewe and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Crewe to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Crewe and arriving at Thurso via Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

How far is it from Crewe to Thurso?

The distance between Crewe and Thurso is 577 miles. The road distance is 496.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crewe to Thurso without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 33m and costs £200 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 12h 33m to get from Crewe to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crewe to Thurso train from?

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

Where does the Crewe to Thurso train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Crewe to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Crewe to Thurso is 496 miles. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Crewe to Thurso.

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

Book your Crewe to Thurso train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 63+ hotels available in Thurso.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Crewe 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 Crewe to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 33m
£201–408
Drive 493.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Crewe to Thursocar 493.5 mi
8h 54m
£124–178
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bank of Scotlandbus X99
14h 20m
£142–233
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
9h 3m
£153–335
Train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
13h 34m
£151–256
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 39m
£189–388
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 24m
£138–330
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 39m
£197–443
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 11m
£165–391

Crewe to Thurso by train

20Weekly Trains

12h 33mAverage Duration

£201Cheapest Price

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Distance: 573.3 mi
Duration: 12h 33m

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

You can take a train from Crewe to Thurso via Haymarket and Inverness in around 12h 33m.

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