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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Thurso is to bus which costs £85 - £170 and takes 15h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Thurso is to drive which takes 9h 21m and costs £120 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Thurso via Doncaster and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Thurso?

The distance between Sheffield and Thurso is 591 miles. The road distance is 491.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 12h 39m and costs £150 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 12h 39m to get from Sheffield to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Thurso bus from?

Sheffield to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Thurso train from?

Sheffield to Thurso train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Thurso?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Thurso is to train which takes 12h 39m and costs £150 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £170 and takes 15h 7m.

Where does the Sheffield to Thurso bus arrive?

Sheffield to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Sheffield to Thurso train arrive?

Sheffield to Thurso train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Thurso is 492 miles. It takes approximately 9h 21m to drive from Sheffield to Thurso.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
12h 39m
£151–323
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bank of Scotlandbus X99
15h 7m
£87–170
Drive 488.8 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Thursocar 488.8 mi
9h 21m
£121–174
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
9h 50m
£162–348
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
13h 21m
£237–458
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain
2. Take the train from Stockport to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus
14h 42m
£107–177
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
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 16m
£193–411
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 58m
£211–544
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl 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
11h 32m
£195–378
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 35m
£226–433

Sheffield to Thurso by train

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Distance: 587.9 mi
Duration: 12h 39m

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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Bank of Scotland via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 15h 7m.

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