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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Thurso is to bus which costs £85 - £180 and takes 28h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Thurso is to train and fly which takes 13h 37m and costs £90 - £430.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Albert Pier Road and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Thurso via Edinburgh Waverley and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 31m.

How far is it from Penzance to Thurso?

The distance between Penzance and Thurso is 976 miles. The road distance is 807.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 20h 31m and costs £280 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 20h 31m to get from Penzance to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Thurso bus from?

Penzance to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Albert Pier Road station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Thurso train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Thurso?

The best way to get from Penzance to Thurso is to train which takes 20h 31m and costs £280 - £470. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs and takes 25h 17m.

Where does the Penzance to Thurso bus arrive?

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

Where does the Penzance to Thurso train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Thurso is 807 miles. It takes approximately 14h 6m to drive from Penzance to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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Penzance to Thurso - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Penzance to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
20h 31m
£283–462
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
28h 37m
£89–178
Bus via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road 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
25h 17m
Drive 802.6 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Thurso802.6 mi
14h 6m
£198–286
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Truro
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)NQY - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
17h 5m
£178–397
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance 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 37m
£91–429
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Truro
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)NQY - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
17h 47m
£132–422
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Truro
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)NQY - 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
15h 29m
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - 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
16h 46m
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
5. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
16h 20m
£140–494

Penzance to Thurso by train

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Distance: 969.8 mi
Duration: 20h 31m

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You can take a train from Penzance to Thurso via Edinburgh Waverley and Inverness in around 20h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albert Pier Road to Bank of Scotland via Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 25h 17m.

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