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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Invernesstrain train London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    12h 37m
    £85–269

  2. Train via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    13h 20m
    £75–281

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union Streetbus bus E8
    3. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of Scotlandbus bus E6
    15h 28m

  4. Drive 488.8 mi

    1. Drive from Sheffield to Thursocar car 488.8 mi
    9h 21m
    £120–173

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    9h 30m
    £114–296

  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus X99
    15h 36m
    £82–138

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    12h
    £113–291

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

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LTN - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    10h 32m
    £94–306

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

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain 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
    11h 45m
    £100–427

  10. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    12h 14m
    £131–348

Sheffield to Thurso by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration12h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a train from Sheffield to Thurso via Doncaster and Inverness in around 12h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castle Street/CG22 to Bank of Scotland via Meadowhall Interchange/C2, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Park and Ride, and Union Street in around 15h 28m.

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