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

The cheapest way to get from Gateshead to Thurso is to bus via Newcastle Coach Station which costs £55 - £90 and takes 11h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gateshead to Thurso is to drive which takes 7h 19m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Gateshead and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Gateshead to Thurso. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at Bank of Scotland via George Street and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Gateshead and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Thurso via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Gateshead to Thurso?

The distance between Gateshead and Thurso is 461 miles. The road distance is 371.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gateshead to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Gateshead to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gateshead to Thurso bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gateshead to Thurso train from?

Gateshead to Thurso train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Gateshead to Thurso?

The best way to get from Gateshead to Thurso is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the Gateshead to Thurso bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gateshead to Thurso train arrive?

Gateshead to Thurso train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Gateshead to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Gateshead to Thurso is 372 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Gateshead to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 103+ hotels available in Thurso.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to ThursoInverness - Wick
9h 50m
£69–113
Train via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 56m
£49–187
Bus
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station
2. Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetE9
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
10h 57m
Drive 369.8 mi
1. Drive from Gateshead to Thurso369.8 mi
7h 19m
£93–134
Fly Newcastle to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)NCL - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 6m
£157–223
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station598 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
11h 56m
£57–86
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
8h 36m
£199–510
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
11h 14m
£143–385

Gateshead to Thurso by train

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Distance: 458 mi
Duration: 9h 50m

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

You can take a train from Newcastle to Thurso via Inverness in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Bank of Scotland via Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, and Union Street in around 10h 57m.

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