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

The cheapest way to get from Crewe to Thurso is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 17h 14m.

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 34m.

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 34m and costs £170 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 12h 34m to get from Crewe to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crewe to Thurso bus from?

Crewe to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.

Where do I catch the Crewe to Thurso train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Crewe to Thurso?

The best way to get from Crewe to Thurso is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 34m and costs £170 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 17h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £310 and takes 16h 31m.

Where does the Crewe to Thurso bus arrive?

Crewe to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 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?

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Crewe and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Crewe to Thurso. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Sir George's Street Church via Stoke-on-Trent, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 14m.

There are 11 ways to get from Crewe to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 34m
£171–419
Fly Manchester Airport to Wick John O' Groats Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane MAN - WIC
16h 31m
£62–306
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
14h 17m
£75–197
Drive 493.5 mi
1. Drive from Crewe to Thursocar 493.5 mi
8h 54m
£121–175
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
8h 55m
£121–298
Train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
13h 34m
£104–171
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
17h 14m
£63–106
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Wick John O' Groats Airport
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane BHX - WIC
17h 21m
£94–321
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
£129–307
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
10h 55m
£121–327
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
£156–392

Crewe to Thurso by train

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12h 34mAverage Duration

£171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 573.4 mi
Duration: 12h 34m

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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Sir George's Street Church via Stoke-on-Trent, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 17h 14m.

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