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

The cheapest way to get from Slough to Thurso is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £60 - £150 and takes 19h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Slough to Thurso is to fly and train which takes 9h 21m and costs £75 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between Slough and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Slough to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Wellington Street Stop A and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Heathrow Terminal 5, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Slough and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Slough to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Slough and arriving at Thurso via Paddington, King's Cross and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.

How far is it from Slough to Thurso?

The distance between Slough and Thurso is 751 miles. The road distance is 646.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Slough to Thurso without a car is to train via Paddington which takes 14h 21m and costs £140 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 14h 21m to get from Slough to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Slough to Thurso bus from?

Slough to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the Slough to Thurso train from?

Slough to Thurso train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from Slough to Thurso?

The best way to get from Slough to Thurso is to train via Paddington which takes 14h 21m and costs £140 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 54m.

Where does the Slough to Thurso bus arrive?

Slough to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Slough to Thurso train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Slough to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Slough to Thurso is 646 miles. It takes approximately 11h 30m to drive from Slough to Thurso.

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

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

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

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Train via Paddington
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to ThursoInverness - Wick
14h 21m
£140–308
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
19h 14m
£64–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
18h 54m
Drive 642.6 mi
1. Drive from Slough to Thurso642.6 mi
11h 30m
£159–229
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
9h 21m
£76–345
Train
1. Take the train from London Euston to InvernessLondon Euston - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to ThursoInverness - Wick
17h 55m
£114–195
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LGW - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 13m
£80–245
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 7m
£81–254
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LHR - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
11h 53m
£103–357
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 46m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LGW - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 50m
£96–340

Slough to Thurso by train and subway

12Weekly Services

14h 21mAverage Duration

£140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 746.2 mi
Duration: 14h 21m

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

You can take a train from Slough to Thurso via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Inverness in around 14h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellington Street Stop A to Bank of Scotland via Heathrow Terminal 5, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 18h 54m.

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