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

The cheapest way to get from Harrogate to Thurso is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 15h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harrogate to Thurso is to drive which takes 8h 34m and costs £100 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Harrogate and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Harrogate to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Library Gardens and arriving at Sir George's Street Church via Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Harrogate and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Harrogate to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Harrogate and arriving at Thurso via York and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

How far is it from Harrogate to Thurso?

The distance between Harrogate and Thurso is 561 miles. The road distance is 440.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harrogate to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 12h 27m and costs £80 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 12h 27m to get from Harrogate to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harrogate to Thurso bus from?

Harrogate to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Harrogate to Thurso train from?

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

Train or bus from Harrogate to Thurso?

The best way to get from Harrogate to Thurso is to train which takes 12h 27m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 15h 20m.

Where does the Harrogate to Thurso bus arrive?

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

Where does the Harrogate to Thurso train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Harrogate to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Harrogate to Thurso is 441 miles. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Harrogate to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 105+ hotels available in Thurso.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
12h 27m
£81–187
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus
16h 24m
£17–156
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
15h 20m
£51–110
Drive 438.2 mi
1. Drive from Harrogate to Thursocar 438.2 mi
8h 34m
£107–155
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LBA - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 17m
£127–324
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 44m
£72–207
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h
£116–282
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Wick John O' Groats Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane MAN - WIC
18h 31m
£73–346

Harrogate to Thurso by train

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12h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 557.6 mi
Duration: 12h 27m

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

You can take a train from Harrogate to Thurso via York and Inverness in around 12h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Library Gardens to Sir George's Street Church via Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 15h 20m.

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