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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Thurso is to train and fly which costs £80 - £270 and takes 10h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Thurso is to train and fly which takes 10h 1m and costs £80 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Thurso via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 59m.

How far is it from Exeter to Thurso?

The distance between Exeter and Thurso is 795 miles. The road distance is 701.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Thurso without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 16h 59m and costs £170 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 16h 59m to get from Exeter to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Thurso bus from?

Exeter to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Thurso train from?

Exeter to Thurso train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Thurso?

The best way to get from Exeter to Thurso is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 16h 59m and costs £170 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 47m.

Where does the Exeter to Thurso bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Thurso train arrive?

Exeter to Thurso train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Thurso is 701 miles. It takes approximately 12h 7m to drive from Exeter to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter 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 Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
16h 59m
£179–422
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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
10h 1m
£81–270
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
5. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
21h 47m
Drive 697 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Thurso697 mi
12h 7m
£172–249
Fly Exeter to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)EXT - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
18h 57m
£187–324
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
17h 12m
£116–693
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
19h 55m
£163–284
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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
11h 22m
£144–483
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 52m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 43m
£130–335

Exeter to Thurso by train

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16h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 790.1 mi
Duration: 16h 59m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Thurso via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 16h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bank of Scotland via Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 21h 47m.

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