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

The cheapest way to get from Didcot to Thurso is to train and fly which costs £90 - £250 and takes 10h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Didcot to Thurso is to train and fly which takes 9h 33m and costs £110 - £460.

Is there a direct bus between Didcot and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Didcot station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Parkway Station and arriving at Bank of Scotland via St Aldates, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Didcot and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway and arriving at Thurso via Paddington, King's Cross and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.

How far is it from Didcot to Thurso?

The distance between Didcot and Thurso is 785 miles. The road distance is 628 miles.

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

The best way to get from Didcot to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 14h 41m and costs £140 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 14h 41m to get from Didcot to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Thurso bus from?

Didcot to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Thurso train from?

Didcot to Thurso train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Didcot Parkway station.

Train or bus from Didcot to Thurso?

The best way to get from Didcot to Thurso is to train which takes 14h 41m and costs £140 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 14m.

Where does the Didcot to Thurso bus arrive?

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

Where does the Didcot to Thurso train arrive?

Didcot to Thurso train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Didcot to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Didcot to Thurso is 628 miles. It takes approximately 11h 13m to drive from Didcot to Thurso.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
14h 41m
£146–356
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
9h 46m
£89–322
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
16h 35m
£110–319
Drive 624.4 mi
1. Drive from Didcot to Thurso624.4 mi
11h 13m
£157–227
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
9h 33m
£111–460
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham International
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
17h 35m
£121–194
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station 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
19h 14m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LGW - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 47m
£90–244
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon 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
10h
£100–316
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LHR - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
11h 45m
£143–449
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham International
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 33m
£145–353

Didcot to Thurso by train and subway

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14h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 780.6 mi
Duration: 14h 41m

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

You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Thurso via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Inverness in around 14h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkway Station to Bank of Scotland via St Aldates, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 19h 14m.

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