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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Thurso is to bus which costs £95 - £280 and takes 22h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Thurso is to train and fly which takes 9h 48m and costs £140 - £470.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Thurso Bank of Scotland via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Thurso via Paddington, King's Cross and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 49m.

How far is it from Reading to Thurso?

The distance between Reading and Thurso is 768 miles. The road distance is 641 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 14h 49m and costs £240 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 14h 49m to get from Reading to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Thurso bus from?

Reading to Thurso bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Thurso train from?

Reading to Thurso train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Thurso?

The best way to get from Reading to Thurso is to train which takes 14h 49m and costs £240 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £95 - £280 and takes 22h 28m.

Where does the Reading to Thurso bus arrive?

Reading to Thurso bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Thurso train arrive?

Reading to Thurso train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Thurso is 641 miles. It takes approximately 11h 34m to drive from Reading to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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Reading to Thurso - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
14h 49m
£243–426
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus
22h 28m
£98–277
Drive 637.3 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Thursocar 637.3 mi
11h 34m
£155–224
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
9h 48m
£140–463
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bank of Scotlandbus X99
15h 44m
£256–473
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
17h 4m
£213–357
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
10h 28m
£115–261
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
10h 23m
£131–312
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
10h 27m
£137–349
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 15m
£206–546
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LGW - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 54m
£168–364

Reading to Thurso by train and subway

7Weekly Services

14h 49mAverage Duration

£243Cheapest Price

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Distance: 763.4 mi
Duration: 14h 49m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Thurso via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Inverness in around 14h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Inverness Union Street in around 22h 28m.

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