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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Thurso is to bus which costs £60 - £95 and takes 12h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Thurso is to drive which takes 7h 32m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Sir George's Street Church via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Thurso via Edinburgh Waverley and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

How far is it from Durham to Thurso?

The distance between Durham and Thurso is 435 miles. The road distance is 384.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Thurso without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 10m and costs £65 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Durham to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Thurso bus from?

Durham to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Thurso train from?

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

Train or bus from Durham to Thurso?

The best way to get from Durham to Thurso is to train which takes 11h 18m and costs £140 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £95 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Durham to Thurso bus arrive?

Durham to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Durham to Thurso train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Thurso is 384 miles. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Durham to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 105+ hotels available in Thurso.

Durham to Thurso - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Durham to Thurso by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus
11h 10m
£67–266
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
12h 45m
£60–91
Train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 18m
£145–380
Drive 382.2 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Thursocar 382.2 mi
7h 32m
£94–136
Fly Newcastle to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane NCL - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 28m
£142–392
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Wick John O' Groats Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane ABZ - WIC
9h 12m
£481–1,104
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 24m
£148–373
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry
10h 44m
£246–625

Durham to Thurso by train and bus

21Weekly Services

11h 10mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 432.5 mi
Duration: 11h 10m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Thurso via Edinburgh Waverley and Inverness in around 11h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Sir George's Street Church via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 12h 45m.

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