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

The cheapest way to get from Iceland to Thurso is to fly and train which costs £140 - £350 and takes 14h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iceland to Thurso is to fly and train which takes 14h 14m and costs £140 - £350.

How far is it from Iceland to Thurso?

The distance between Iceland and Thurso is 931 miles.

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

It takes approximately 14h 14m to get from Iceland to Thurso, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 99+ hotels available in Thurso.

Iceland to Thurso - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Iceland to Thurso by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly Keflavík International Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)KEF - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
14h 14m
£146–343
Fly Akureyri Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Akureyri Airport (AEY) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)AEY - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
15h 38m
£126–453
Fly Keflavík International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)KEF - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
14h 19m
Fly Keflavík International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)KEF - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
14h 28m
£129–426
Fly Keflavík International Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)KEF - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
15h 56m
£165–388
Fly Keflavík International Airport to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Kirkwall (KOI)KEF - KOI
2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
14h 48m
£279–634

Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

20Weekly Planes

7h 35mAverage Duration

£122Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iceland to Thurso.

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Distance: 925.7 mi
Duration: 14h 14m

What companies run services between Iceland and Thurso, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Iceland to Thurso. However, you can take the line 55 bus to KEF - Airport, walk to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport Station, take the train to Inverness, then take the train to Thurso. Alternatively, you can take the line 55 bus to KEF - Airport, walk to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Airport, take the bus to Leonard Street, walk to Perth, take the train to Inverness, then take the train to Thurso.

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