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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Aberystwyth is to train which costs £100 - £170 and takes 17h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 10h 55m and costs £140 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Dale House and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Aberystwyth via Inverness, Haymarket, Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

How far is it from Thurso to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Thurso and Aberystwyth is 691 miles. The road distance is 579.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Aberystwyth without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 16h 20m and costs £90 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 16h 20m to get from Thurso to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Aberystwyth bus from?

Thurso to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Royal Bank of Scotland station.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Aberystwyth train from?

Thurso to Aberystwyth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.

Train or bus from Thurso to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Thurso to Aberystwyth is to train via Edinburgh which takes 16h 20m and costs £90 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 9m.

Where does the Thurso to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Thurso to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Where does the Thurso to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Thurso to Aberystwyth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Thurso to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Aberystwyth is 579 miles. It takes approximately 10h 55m to drive from Thurso to Aberystwyth.

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

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

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Thurso to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
16h 20m
£92–297
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the bus from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh Bus Station
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
17h 39m
£106–249
Drive 575.9 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Aberystwyth575.9 mi
10h 55m
£146–210
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Inverness
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
12h 37m
£146–318
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
17h 26m
£104–162
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Union StreetE6
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
20h 9m
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ABZ - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwyth
14h 2m
£134–360
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Inverness
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
4. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
13h 36m
£97–400
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Inverness
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)INV - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
13h 25m
£100–375
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
4. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsbury
5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
15h 10m
£141–303
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ABZ - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
16h 3m
£150–450

Thurso to Aberystwyth by train

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16h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 686.8 mi
Duration: 16h 20m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Thurso to Aberystwyth via Inverness, Haymarket, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 16h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Dale House, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 20h 9m.

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