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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    14h 42m
    £273–458

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    20h 26m
    £115–303

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    16h 34m
    £202–377

  4. Drive 637.4 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Thursocar car 637.4 mi
    11h 47m
    £154–222

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LHR - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    9h 37m
    £132–429

  6. Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    17h 4m
    £264–438

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LGW - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    10h 28m
    £122–321

  8. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LTN - INV
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    10h 21m
    £142–348

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane BRS - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    10h 26m
    £143–329

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LHR - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    12h 6m
    £182–593

  11. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LGW - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    12h 56m
    £182–425

Reading to Thurso by train and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 763.4 mi
  • Duration: 14h 42m

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 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 20h 26m.

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