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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Thurso is to bus via Birmingham which costs £80 - £150 and takes 22h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Thurso is to train and fly which takes 9h 29m and costs £90 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Heathrow Central Bus Station, George Street and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Thurso via Paddington, King's Cross and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.

How far is it from Swindon to Thurso?

The distance between Swindon and Thurso is 809 miles. The road distance is 623.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 14h 58m and costs £150 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 14h 58m to get from Swindon to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Thurso bus from?

Swindon to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Thurso train from?

Swindon to Thurso train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Thurso?

The best way to get from Swindon to Thurso is to train which takes 14h 58m and costs £150 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 1m.

Where does the Swindon to Thurso bus arrive?

Swindon to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Thurso train arrive?

Swindon to Thurso train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Thurso is 624 miles. It takes approximately 11h to drive from Swindon to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
14h 58m
£151–419
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
22h 23m
£82–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetE9
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
20h 1m
Drive 620.1 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Thurso620.1 mi
11h
£156–225
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
9h 50m
£116–513
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
17h 27m
£98–398
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
9h 29m
£94–260
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LGW - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 53m
£101–282
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 17m
£106–369
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LHR - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 2m
£149–512

Swindon to Thurso by train and subway

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14h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 804.7 mi
Duration: 14h 58m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Thurso via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Inverness in around 14h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Bank of Scotland via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, and Union Street in around 20h 1m.

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