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

The cheapest way to get from Fishguard to Thurso is to bus via Birmingham which costs £75 - £170 and takes 26h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fishguard to Thurso is to drive which takes 12h 16m and costs £150 - £230.

Is there a direct train between Fishguard and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Fishguard to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Fishguard & Goodwick and arriving at Thurso via Crewe, Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 58m.

How far is it from Fishguard to Thurso?

The distance between Fishguard and Thurso is 834 miles. The road distance is 633.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fishguard to Thurso without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 18h 58m and costs £180 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 18h 58m to get from Fishguard to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fishguard to Thurso bus from?

Fishguard to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Fishguard to Thurso train from?

Fishguard to Thurso train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Fishguard & Goodwick station.

Train or bus from Fishguard to Thurso?

The best way to get from Fishguard to Thurso is to train via Edinburgh which takes 18h 58m and costs £180 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 24h 49m.

Where does the Fishguard to Thurso bus arrive?

Fishguard to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where does the Fishguard to Thurso train arrive?

Fishguard to Thurso train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Fishguard to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Fishguard to Thurso is 634 miles. It takes approximately 12h 16m to drive from Fishguard to Thurso.

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

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Fishguard and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Fishguard to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Ffordd yr Efail 2 and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Kingsway GD, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 49m.

There are 10 ways to get from Fishguard to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
18h 58m
£181–354
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T5
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
26h 17m
£78–168
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Kingsway GD
3. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
5. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
24h 49m
Drive 630 mi
1. Drive from Fishguard to Thurso630 mi
12h 16m
£158–228
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 32m
£116–305
Train
1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
19h 57m
£183–269
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
15h 3m
£219–434
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
5. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
6. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
15h 53m
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
5. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
6. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
16h 23m
£113–278
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
4. Take the train from Dyce to Inverness
5. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
15h 28m
£177–394

Fishguard to Thurso by train

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18h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 829.3 mi
Duration: 18h 58m

What companies run services between Fishguard, Wales and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Thurso via Crewe, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 18h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Bank of Scotland via Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Kingsway GD, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 24h 49m.

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