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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Thurso is to train which costs £85 - £150 and takes 14h 19m.

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 12h 43m.

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 Wigan North Western, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Thurso?

The distance between Liverpool and Thurso is 525 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 train and bus which takes 12h 15m and costs £70 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 12h 15m 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 Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Thurso?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Thurso is to train via Glasgow which takes 13h 36m and costs £50 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 43m.

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 Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central 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 99+ hotels available in Thurso.

Liverpool to Thurso - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Liverpool 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central
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
12h 15m
£70–190
Train via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
13h 36m
£52–235
Drive 473.4 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Thurso473.4 mi
8h 38m
£117–169
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
9h 45m
£116–296
Bus
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
12h 43m
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
14h 19m
£89–144
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
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
12h 18m
£110–281
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
13h 49m
£127–419

Liverpool to Thurso by train, foot, and bus

21Weekly Services

12h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 521.9 mi
Duration: 12h 15m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Thurso via Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 13h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Bank of Scotland via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street in around 12h 43m.

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