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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Thurso is to bus via Preston which costs £50 - £90 and takes 15h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Thurso is to drive which takes 8h 38m and costs £110 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Thurso via Preston, Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Thurso?

The distance between Liverpool and Thurso is 521 miles. The road distance is 476.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Thurso without a car is to bus which takes 11h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 51m to get from Liverpool to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Thurso bus from?

Liverpool to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Thurso train from?

Liverpool to Thurso train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Thurso?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Thurso is to bus which takes 11h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £220 and takes 13h 32m.

Where does the Liverpool to Thurso bus arrive?

Liverpool to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Liverpool to Thurso train arrive?

Liverpool to Thurso train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Thurso is 476 miles. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Liverpool to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 97+ hotels available in Thurso.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Liverpool to Thurso by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
11h 51m
Bus via Preston
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
15h 30m
£51–89
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
13h 32m
£65–219
Drive 473.4 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Thurso473.4 mi
8h 38m
£116–168
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
9h 13m
£109–291
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Royal Bank of ScotlandE6
13h 53m
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
11h 22m
£113–296
Fly Liverpool to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LPL - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 38m
£121–469
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 39m
£123–353

Liverpool to Thurso by train

29Weekly Trains

13h 32mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Thurso.

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Distance: 517.9 mi
Duration: 11h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Bank of Scotland via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street in around 11h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Thurso via Preston, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 13h 32m.

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