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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Thurso is to bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 12h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Thurso is to drive which takes 8h 1m and costs £100 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sir George's Street Church via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Thurso via Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.

How far is it from Preston to Thurso?

The distance between Preston and Thurso is 526 miles. The road distance is 440.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Thurso without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 11h 51m and costs £60 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 11h 51m to get from Preston to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Thurso bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Thurso train from?

Preston to Thurso train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Thurso?

The best way to get from Preston to Thurso is to train via Edinburgh which takes 11h 51m and costs £60 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 12h 38m.

Where does the Preston to Thurso bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Thurso train arrive?

Preston to Thurso train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Preston to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Thurso is 440 miles. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Preston to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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Preston to Thurso - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 51m
£61–248
Bus via Inverness
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus
13h 26m
£19–134
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
12h 38m
£53–99
Drive 437.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Thursocar 437.7 mi
8h 1m
£107–154
Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Preston 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
9h 18m
£106–279
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
12h 26m
£85–114
Train, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 9m
£110–284

Preston to Thurso by train

20Weekly Trains

11h 51mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 522.7 mi
Duration: 11h 51m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Thurso via Haymarket and Inverness in around 11h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sir George's Street Church via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 12h 38m.

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