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

The cheapest way to get from Hexham to Thurso is to drive which costs £85 - £130 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hexham to Thurso is to drive which takes 7h 4m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Hexham and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Hexham station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bank of Scotland via John Dobson Street, Park and Ride and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Hexham and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Hexham to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Hexham and arriving at Thurso via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.

How far is it from Hexham to Thurso?

The distance between Hexham and Thurso is 428 miles. The road distance is 360.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hexham to Thurso without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 52m and costs £70 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 11h 52m to get from Hexham to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hexham to Thurso bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hexham to Thurso train from?

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

Train or bus from Hexham to Thurso?

The best way to get from Hexham to Thurso is to train via Edinburgh which takes 11h 54m and costs £45 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 50m.

Where does the Hexham to Thurso bus arrive?

Hexham to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Where does the Hexham to Thurso train arrive?

Hexham to Thurso train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Hexham to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Hexham to Thurso is 360 miles. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Hexham to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 102+ hotels available in Thurso.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Hexham to Thurso 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Hexham to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
3. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3M90
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
11h 52m
£74–201
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
11h 54m
£48–205
Drive 358.2 mi
1. Drive from Hexham to Thurso358.2 mi
7h 4m
£90–130
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 53m
£159–269
Bus
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Park and Ride
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
12h 50m
Train
1. Take the train from Hexham to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 54m
£91–140
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Take the train from Hexham to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
4. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
10h 51m
£210–546
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Take the train from Hexham to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
4. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
10h 20m
£236–596

Hexham to Thurso by train and bus

36Weekly Services

11h 52mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 425.9 mi
Duration: 11h 52m

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

You can take a train from Hexham to Thurso via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, and Inverness in around 11h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bank of Scotland via Eldon Square Bus Station, John Dobson Street, Park and Ride, and Union Street in around 12h 50m.

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