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

The cheapest way to get from Hull to Thurso is to train and bus which costs £75 - £180 and takes 16h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hull to Thurso is to drive which takes 9h 46m and costs £120 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Hull and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Hull to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Hull Interchange and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Leeds City Bus Station, George Street and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Hull and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Hull to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Hull and arriving at Thurso via York and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

How far is it from Hull to Thurso?

The distance between Hull and Thurso is 589 miles. The road distance is 487.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hull to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 12h 50m and costs £75 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 12h 50m to get from Hull to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hull to Thurso bus from?

Hull to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hull Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Hull to Thurso train from?

Hull to Thurso train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.

Train or bus from Hull to Thurso?

The best way to get from Hull to Thurso is to train which takes 12h 50m and costs £75 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 52m.

Where does the Hull to Thurso bus arrive?

Hull to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Hull to Thurso train arrive?

Hull to Thurso train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Hull to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Hull to Thurso is 487 miles. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from Hull to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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Hull to Thurso - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Hull to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hull to York
2. Take the train from York to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 50m
£76–178
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station132 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetE9
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
14h 52m
Drive 484.5 mi
1. Drive from Hull to Thurso484.5 mi
9h 46m
£121–175
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Hull to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 58m
£129–349
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hull to Leeds
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
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
16h 12m
£78–180
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Hull to Doncaster
2. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Cross
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
5. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
11h 45m
£90–356
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Hull to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
4. Take the train from Dyce to Inverness
5. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
14h 4m
£135–348

Hull to Thurso by train

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Distance: 585.7 mi
Duration: 12h 50m

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

You can take a train from Hull to Thurso via York and Inverness in around 12h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hull Interchange to Bank of Scotland via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, and Union Street in around 14h 52m.

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