What is the cheapest way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso?

The cheapest way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso is to train and bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 14h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso?

The fastest way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso is to drive which takes 7h 56m and costs £100 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Stockton-on-Tees and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Stockton-on-Tees station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Stockton Rail Station and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Bus Station Stand 11, George Street and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Stockton-on-Tees and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Stockton and arriving at Thurso via Newcastle and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

How far is it from Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso?

The distance between Stockton-on-Tees and Thurso is 502 miles. The road distance is 405.9 miles.

How do I travel from Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso without a car?

The best way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 11h 49m and costs £70 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso?

It takes approximately 11h 49m to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso bus from?

Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.

Where do I catch the Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso train from?

Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Stockton station.

Train or bus from Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso?

The best way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso is to train which takes 11h 49m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 38m.

Where does the Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso bus arrive?

Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso train arrive?

Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso is 406 miles. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso.

How do I get a train ticket from Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso?

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Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stockton to Newcastle
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
11h 49m
£72–140
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stockton to Newcastle
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station598 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
14h 6m
£61–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
2. Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetE9
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
12h 38m
Drive 403.6 mi
1. Drive from Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso403.6 mi
7h 56m
£101–146
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 54m
£131–377
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MME - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
14h
£149–607
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
3. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
11h 28m
£221–497
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MME - ABZ
2. Take the train from Dyce to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
14h 52m
£165–336

Stockton-on-Tees to Thurso by train

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11h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 498.7 mi
Duration: 11h 49m

What companies run services between Stockton-on-Tees, England and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a train from Stockton to Thurso via Newcastle and Inverness in around 11h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stockton Rail Station to Bank of Scotland via Bus Station Stand 11, Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, and Union Street in around 12h 38m.

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