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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Thurso is to bus via Newcastle Coach Station which costs £70 - £110 and takes 13h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Thurso is to drive which takes 7h 36m and costs £95 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Bank of Scotland via George Street and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Thurso via Newcastle and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Thurso?

The distance between Sunderland and Thurso is 473 miles. The road distance is 382.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 11h 19m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 11h 19m to get from Sunderland to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Thurso bus from?

Sunderland to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Thurso train from?

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

Train or bus from Sunderland to Thurso?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Thurso is to train which takes 11h 19m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 28m.

Where does the Sunderland to Thurso bus arrive?

Sunderland to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Sunderland to Thurso train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunderland to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Thurso is 383 miles. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Sunderland to Thurso.

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

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Sunderland to Thurso - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

There are 9 ways to get from Sunderland to Thurso by train, bus, car, plane, subway, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to ThursoInverness - Wick
11h 19m
£69–128
Train via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
11h 39m
£51–203
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange 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
11h 28m
Drive 380.4 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Thurso380.4 mi
7h 36m
£95–138
Fly Newcastle to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)NCL - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 33m
£157–264
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station598 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3M90
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
13h 4m
£72–110
Subway, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kirkwall, bus, ferry, line 80 bus
1. Take the subway from Sunderland to Central Station
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
4. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Ferry terminal
5. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
6. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Sir George's Street Church
10h 20m
£200–509
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 43m
£146–413
Fly Newcastle to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)NCL - ABZ
2. Take the train from Dyce to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
14h 30m
£118–343

Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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6h 46mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 470 mi
Duration: 11h 19m

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

You can take a subway from Sunderland to Thurso via Central Station, Newcastle, and Inverness in around 11h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Bank of Scotland via Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, and Union Street in around 11h 28m.

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