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

The cheapest way to get from Hexham to Thurso is to bus via Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £55 - £90 and takes 13h 55m.

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, George Street and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

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 53m.

How far is it from Hexham to Thurso?

The distance between Hexham and Thurso is 483 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 via Edinburgh which takes 11h 53m and costs £50 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 11h 53m 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 53m and costs £50 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 23m.

Where does the Hexham to Thurso bus arrive?

Hexham to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus 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?

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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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
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 53m
£51–200
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
12h 23m
Drive 358.2 mi
1. Drive from Hexham to Thurso358.2 mi
7h 4m
£89–129
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 51m
£159–234
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 53m
£91–134
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
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
13h 55m
£58–90
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 Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
9h 55m
£198–487
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 Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
9h 34m
£266–617

Hexham to Thurso by train

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Distance: 479.8 mi
Duration: 11h 53m

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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bank of Scotland via Eldon Square Bus Station Stand A, John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, and Union Street in around 12h 23m.

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