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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Thurso is to bus which costs £60 - £100 and takes 13h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Thurso is to drive which takes 8h 53m and costs £110 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Sir George's Street Church via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Thurso via Edinburgh Waverley and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

How far is it from Leeds to Thurso?

The distance between Leeds and Thurso is 566 miles. The road distance is 457.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 12h 33m and costs £70 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 12h 33m to get from Leeds to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Thurso bus from?

Leeds to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Thurso train from?

Leeds to Thurso train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Thurso?

The best way to get from Leeds to Thurso is to train which takes 12h 33m and costs £70 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 13h 25m.

Where does the Leeds to Thurso bus arrive?

Leeds to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Leeds to Thurso train arrive?

Leeds to Thurso train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Thurso is 458 miles. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Leeds to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 69+ hotels available in Thurso.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Leeds to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 33m
£71–187
Bus via Inverness
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus
14h 35m
£29–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
13h 25m
£60–100
Drive 454.9 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Thursocar 454.9 mi
8h 53m
£110–159
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
9h 41m
£114–261
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Wick
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wick (WIC)plane MAN - WIC
18h
£81–310
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 31m
£113–276
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Wick
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Wick (WIC)plane ABZ - WIC
10h 23m
£73–396

Leeds to Thurso by train

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12h 33mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 562.8 mi
Duration: 12h 33m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Thurso via Edinburgh Waverley and Inverness in around 12h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Sir George's Street Church via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 13h 25m.

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