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

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Thurso is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 12h 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 55m and costs £95 - £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 Sir George's Street Church via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

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 11m.

How far is it from Middlesbrough to Thurso?

The distance between Middlesbrough and Thurso is 507 miles. The road distance is 408.5 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 11m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 12h 11m 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 11m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 12h 30m.

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 408 miles. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Middlesbrough to Thurso.

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

Book your Middlesbrough to Thurso train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 105+ hotels available in Thurso.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 11m
£74–166
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus
13h 14m
£10–127
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
12h 30m
£44–89
Drive 406.1 mi
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Thursocar 406.1 mi
7h 55m
£100–144
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 17m
£127–321
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MME - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
13h 48m
£117–464
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Wick John O' Groats Airport
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane MAN - WIC
18h 48m
£84–385
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Wick John O' Groats Airport
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane ABZ - WIC
10h 14m
£71–381

Middlesbrough to Thurso by train

8Weekly Trains

12h 11mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Middlesbrough to Thurso.

Launch map view

Distance: 504 mi
Duration: 12h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Sir George's Street Church via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 12h 30m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.