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 £55 - £90 and takes 13h 35m.

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 9h 1m 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 Thurso Bank of Scotland via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

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 York and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.

How far is it from Leeds to Thurso?

The distance between Leeds and Thurso is 566 miles. The road distance is 457.9 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 12m and costs £180 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 12h 12m 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 TransPennine Express, 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 12m and costs £180 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 13h 35m.

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 TransPennine Express, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Thurso is 458 miles. It takes approximately 9h 1m 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 43+ hotels available in Thurso.

Leeds to Thurso - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Leeds to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 12m
£184–308
Bus
cheapest
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
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus
13h 35m
£56–87
Drive 455.2 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Thursocar 455.2 mi
9h 1m
£111–161
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
10h 6m
£168–361
Train via Edinburgh
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 29m
£226–432
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bank of Scotlandbus X99
14h 30m
£141–259
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Wick John O' Groats Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane MAN - WIC
9h 16m
£80–341
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
£199–434
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Wick John O' Groats Airport
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 John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane ABZ - WIC
10h 52m
£757–1,078
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
13h 22m
£245–490

Leeds to Thurso by train

7Weekly Trains

12h 12mAverage Duration

£184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 562.6 mi
Duration: 12h 12m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Thurso via York and Inverness in around 12h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 13h 35m.

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