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

The cheapest way to get from Newry to Thurso is to drive and car ferry which costs £120 - £310 and takes 10h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newry to Thurso is to drive and car ferry which takes 10h 1m and costs £120 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Newry and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Newry station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Newry Bus Station and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 38m.

How far is it from Newry to Thurso?

The distance between Newry and Thurso is 461 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newry to Thurso without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 16h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 16h 38m to get from Newry to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newry to Thurso bus from?

Newry to Thurso bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Newry Bus Station.

Where does the Newry to Thurso bus arrive?

Newry to Thurso bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grand Central Bus Stand 11 station.

Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 102+ hotels available in Thurso.

Newry to Thurso - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, bus and ferry, and taxi

There are 10 ways to get from Newry to Thurso by bus, busferry, taxi, car ferry, train, 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.

Bus, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11238
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
16h 38m
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Newry to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BHD - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 23m
£117–336
Taxi, car ferry, train
1. Take the taxi from Newry to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
5. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
6. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
18h 43m
£183–420
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Newry to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Thurso
10h 1m
£125–305
Bus, bus and ferry via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11238
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
16h 59m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Newry to Great Victoria Street
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
17h 29m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11238
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
17h 37m
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)DUB - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 57m
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Newry to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
5. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
13h 42m
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newry to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHD - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 35m
£134–315

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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Distance: 458.7 mi
Duration: 16h 38m

What companies run services between Newry, Northern Ireland and Thurso, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Newry to Thurso. However, you can take the bus to Grand Central Bus Stand 11, walk to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, take the vehicle to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Union Street, then take the bus to Bank of Scotland. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, walk to Stena Terminal, take the bus to Port Rodie, walk to Stranraer, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Haymarket, take the train to Inverness, then take the train to Thurso.

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