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 - £95 and takes 13h 33m.

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 Bank of Scotland via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.

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 32m.

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 32m and costs £180 - £500.

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

It takes approximately 12h 32m 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 32m and costs £180 - £500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £95 and takes 13h 33m.

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 105+ hotels available in Thurso.

Leeds to Thurso - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 32m
£180–496
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus
14h 29m
£20–120
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 Bank of Scotlandbus X99
13h 33m
£60–93
Drive 454.9 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Thursocar 454.9 mi
8h 53m
£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
£129–315
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
17h 36m
£70–323
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 36m
£137–334
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 44m
£163–700
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
£192–511

Leeds to Thurso by train

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12h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 562.7 mi
Duration: 12h 32m

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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bank of Scotland via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 13h 33m.

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