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

The cheapest way to get from London to Thurso is to bus which costs £60 - £150 and takes 18h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Thurso is to fly and train which takes 8h 52m and costs £75 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between London and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Thurso. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Sir George's Street Church via Park and Ride and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 35m.

Is there a direct train between London and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from London to Thurso. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Thurso via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.

How far is it from London to Thurso?

The distance between London and Thurso is 729 miles. The road distance is 638.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 12h 51m and costs £130 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 12h 51m to get from London to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Thurso bus from?

London to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Thurso train from?

London to Thurso train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to Thurso?

The best way to get from London to Thurso is to train which takes 12h 51m and costs £130 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 18h 35m.

Where does the London to Thurso bus arrive?

London to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Where does the London to Thurso train arrive?

London to Thurso train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from London to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Thurso is 639 miles. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from London to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 46+ hotels available in Thurso.

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

There are 9 ways to get from London 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 King's Cross to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
12h 51m
£132–277
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
9h 4m
£60–176
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Park and Ridebus
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
18h 35m
£62–143
Drive 635 mi
1. Drive from London to Thursocar 635 mi
11h 56m
£153–221
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
8h 52m
£80–318
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London Euston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
15h 51m
£92–164
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
8h 59m
£62–195
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 38m
£109–353
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LGW - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 55m
£75–211

London to Thurso by train

7Weekly Trains

12h 51mAverage Duration

£132Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from London to Thurso.

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Distance: 725.1 mi
Duration: 12h 51m

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

You can take a train from King's Cross to Thurso via Inverness in around 12h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Sir George's Street Church via Park and Ride and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 18h 35m.

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