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 fly which takes 8h 19m and costs £50 - £290.

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 .

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 train from?

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

Train 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 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £50 - £290 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Crewe to Thurso train arrive?

Crewe to Thurso train services, operated by Virgin West Coast Trains, 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 113+ hotels available in Thurso.

Crewe to Thurso - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 34m
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
8h 19m
£50–290
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 19m
Drive 493.5 mi
1. Drive from Crewe to Thursocar 493.5 mi
8h 54m
£121–174
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
Train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
13h 34m
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
9h 24m
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
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHX - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
10h 12m
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

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

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1h 25mAverage Duration

£102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 573.3 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, Loganair, World Ticket, and three other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC) twice daily.

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