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

The cheapest way to get from England to Thurso is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £65 - £120 and takes 18h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Thurso is to fly and train which takes 8h 32m and costs £100 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between England and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Sir George's Street Church via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Edinburgh Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 43m.

Is there a direct train between England and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from England station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Leicester Square station and arriving at Thurso via King's Cross and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.

How far is it from England to Thurso?

The distance between England and Thurso is 731 miles. The road distance is 638.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from England to Thurso without a car is to train via London Kings Cross which takes 13h 58m and costs £110 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 13h 58m to get from England to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Thurso bus from?

England to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

Where do I catch the England to Thurso train from?

England to Thurso train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from England to Thurso?

The best way to get from England to Thurso is to train via London Kings Cross which takes 13h 58m and costs £110 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 18h 43m.

Where does the England to Thurso bus arrive?

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

Where does the England to Thurso train arrive?

England to Thurso train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from England to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between England to Thurso is 639 miles. It takes approximately 11h 57m to drive from England to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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

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

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Train via London Kings Cross
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
13h 58m
£119–283
Fly Bristol Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
8h 44m
£58–200
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
18h 43m
£65–112
Drive 635 mi
1. Drive from London to Thursocar 635 mi
11h 57m
£153–221
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 32m
£100–226
Train
1. Take the train from London Euston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
17h 16m
£89–163
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Park and Ridebus
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
19h 40m
£66–139
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
9h 10m
£81–291
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
9h 14m
£66–150
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 22m
£99–231
Fly Birmingham Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 26m
£105–255

England to Thurso by subway and train

7Weekly Services

13h 58mAverage Duration

£119Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from England to Thurso.

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Distance: 726.7 mi
Duration: 13h 58m

What companies run services between England and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a subway from Leicester Square station to Thurso via King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Inverness in around 13h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trafalgar Square to Sir George's Street Church via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Edinburgh, Bus Station, Edinburgh Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 18h 43m.

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