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There are 9 ways to get from Leeds to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    12h 11m
    £192–291

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Wick

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wick (WIC)plane plane MAN - WIC
    10h 23m
    £67–284

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    13h 35m
    £68–116

  4. Drive  455 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds to Thursocar car 455 mi
    9h 4m
    £115–166

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    9h 48m
    £164–337

  6. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    12h 29m
    £172–362

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    14h 31m
    £110–176

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    12h 30m
    £174–397

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    13h 21m
    £210–473

Leeds to Thurso by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 562.6 mi
  • Duration: 12h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 13h 35m.

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