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

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Thurso is to bus via Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £70 - £120 and takes 13h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Thurso is to drive which takes 7h 58m and costs £100 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Middlesbrough and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand 11 and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Middlesbrough and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Thurso via Newcastle and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.

How far is it from Middlesbrough to Thurso?

The distance between Middlesbrough and Thurso is 507 miles. The road distance is 408.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 12h 2m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 12h 2m to get from Middlesbrough to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Thurso bus from?

Middlesbrough to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Thurso train from?

Middlesbrough to Thurso train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Middlesbrough station.

Train or bus from Middlesbrough to Thurso?

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Thurso is to train which takes 12h 2m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 23m.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Thurso bus arrive?

Middlesbrough to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Thurso train arrive?

Middlesbrough to Thurso train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Middlesbrough to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Thurso is 409 miles. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Middlesbrough to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 102+ hotels available in Thurso.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Thurso by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastle
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 2m
£69–141
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
12h 23m
Drive 406.5 mi
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Thurso406.5 mi
7h 58m
£102–147
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
11h 1m
£132–371
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Newcastle Coach Station172 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station598 / ...
3. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3M90
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
13h 30m
£74–120
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MME - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
14h 6m
£138–604
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
3. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
10h 44m
£220–515
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MME - ABZ
2. Take the train from Dyce to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
14h 58m
£174–318

Middlesbrough to Thurso by train

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12h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 504 mi
Duration: 12h 2m

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

You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Thurso via Newcastle and Inverness in around 12h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Bank of Scotland via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Union Street in around 12h 23m.

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