There are 4 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Thurso Bay by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from King's Cross to InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness
- Take the train from Inverness to ThursoInverness - Wick
14h 35m£158–341Fly, ferry
cheapest- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
- Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
8h 55m£151–423Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Park and Ride
- Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union StreetE8
- Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
20h 28mDrive 645.2 mi
- Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Thurso Bay645.2 mi
11h 49m£162–233
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Thurso Bay is to drive which costs £160 - £240 and takes 11h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Thurso Bay is to fly and ferry which takes 8h 55m and costs £150 - £430.
No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Thurso Bay. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Bank of Scotland via London Victoria, Park and Ride and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 28m.
The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Thurso Bay is 751 miles. The road distance is 649 miles.
The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Thurso Bay without a car is to train which takes 14h 35m and costs £150 - £350.
It takes approximately 14h 35m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Thurso Bay, including transfers.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Thurso Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.
The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Thurso Bay is to train which takes 14h 35m and costs £150 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 28m.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Thurso Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park and Ride station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 to Thurso Bay is 649 miles. It takes approximately 11h 49m to drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Thurso Bay.
What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Thurso Bay, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Thurso Bay via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Inverness, and Thurso in around 14h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bank of Scotland via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Park and Ride, and Union Street in around 20h 28m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kirkwall via Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £240–400
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kirkwall via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £120–380
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kirkwall via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £120–380
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kirkwall via Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £120–380
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kirkwall via Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £240–400
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £120–260
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Park and Ride to Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Union Street to Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- +44 845 600 0449
- info@northlinkferries.co.uk
- Website
- northlinkferries.co.uk
Ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.northlinkferries.co.uk/
- Low
- £13–17
- Peak
- £16–19
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 90+ hotels available in Thurso Bay.

















