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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Thurso is to train and bus which costs £80 - £220 and takes 19h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Thurso is to train and fly which takes 10h 59m and costs £90 - £420.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Heathrow Terminal 5, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Thurso via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

How far is it from Poole to Thurso?

The distance between Poole and Thurso is 846 miles. The road distance is 691.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Thurso without a car is to train via London which takes 16h 20m and costs £140 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 16h 20m to get from Poole to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Thurso bus from?

Poole to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Thurso train from?

Poole to Thurso train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Thurso?

The best way to get from Poole to Thurso is to train via London which takes 16h 20m and costs £140 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 43m.

Where does the Poole to Thurso bus arrive?

Poole to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Poole to Thurso train arrive?

Poole to Thurso train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Poole to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Thurso is 691 miles. It takes approximately 12h 35m to drive from Poole to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
16h 20m
£143–379
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
19h 57m
£84–215
Drive 687.1 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Thurso687.1 mi
12h 35m
£171–247
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 59m
£92–420
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham International
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
19h 44m
£112–458
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
20h 43m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LGW - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
11h 6m
£93–283
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
11h 20m
£100–295
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LHR - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
13h 25m
£121–425
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
11h 58m
£97–370

Poole to Thurso by train, subway, and foot

12Weekly Services

16h 20mAverage Duration

£143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 841.1 mi
Duration: 16h 20m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Thurso via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Inverness in around 16h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bank of Scotland via Heathrow Terminal 5, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 20h 43m.

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