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There are 7 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 Darlingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Darlington to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    12h 14m
    £186–315

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus X99
    13h 32m
    £48–95

  3. Drive  455.3 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds to Thursocar car 455.3 mi
    9h 4m
    £113–163

  4. Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    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 50m
    £159–343

  5. 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 32m
    £173–370

  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    14h 38m
    £52–94

  7. Train, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    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 29m
    £169–413

Leeds to Thurso by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 562.6 mi
  • Duration: 12h 14m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Thurso via Darlington and Inverness in around 12h 14m. 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 32m.

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