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

The cheapest way to get from Newquay to Thurso is to bus which costs £100 - £200 and takes 24h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newquay to Thurso is to drive which takes 13h 37m and costs £190 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Newquay and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Newquay station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Newquay Bus Station and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Newquay and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Newquay to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Newquay and arriving at Thurso via Par, Edinburgh Waverley and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.

How far is it from Newquay to Thurso?

The distance between Newquay and Thurso is 951 miles. The road distance is 779.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newquay to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 21h and costs £270 - £950.

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

It takes approximately 21h to get from Newquay to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newquay to Thurso bus from?

Newquay to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newquay Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Newquay to Thurso train from?

Newquay to Thurso train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Par station.

Train or bus from Newquay to Thurso?

The best way to get from Newquay to Thurso is to train which takes 21h and costs £270 - £950. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs and takes 21h 21m.

Where does the Newquay to Thurso bus arrive?

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

Where does the Newquay to Thurso train arrive?

Newquay to Thurso train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Newquay to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Newquay to Thurso is 779 miles. It takes approximately 13h 37m to drive from Newquay to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Par to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
21h
£277–937
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
13h 40m
£103–381
Bus via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
5. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
21h 21m
Drive 774.6 mi
1. Drive from Newquay to Thurso774.6 mi
13h 37m
£190–274
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)NQY - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
14h 26m
£186–412
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3M10
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
24h 56m
£107–197
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)NQY - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
15h 6m
£125–427
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)NQY - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
14h 31m

Newquay to Thurso by train

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21hAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Newquay to Thurso.

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Distance: 945.7 mi
Duration: 21h

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

You can take a train from Newquay to Thurso via Par, Edinburgh Waverley, and Inverness in around 21h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newquay Bus Station to Bank of Scotland via Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 21h 21m.

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