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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    15h 1m
    £280–430

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 401 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus X99
    20h 48m
    £90–193

  3. Drive  620 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Thursocar car 620 mi
    11h 10m
    £155–224

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane BRS - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    9h 55m
    £113–271

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    17h 31m
    £284–513

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus X99
    18h 9m
    £154–228

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LHR - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    10h 7m
    £152–490

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LGW - INV
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    11h 14m
    £133–348

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LTN - INV
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    10h 40m
    £146–324

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LHR - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    12h 35m
    £192–570

Swindon to Thurso by train and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 804.5 mi
  • Duration: 15h 1m

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 15h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Sir George's Street Church via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 20h 48m.

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