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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Alnwick is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 10h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Alnwick is to drive which takes 6h 44m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Alnwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Alnwick. However, there are services departing from Bank of Scotland and arriving at Retail Park via Bus Station Stance 3 and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

How far is it from Thurso to Alnwick?

The distance between Thurso and Alnwick is 430 miles. The road distance is 345.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Alnwick without a car is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs £90 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Thurso to Alnwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Alnwick bus from?

Thurso to Alnwick bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bank of Scotland station.

Train or bus from Thurso to Alnwick?

The best way to get from Thurso to Alnwick is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs £90 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 10h 29m.

Where does the Thurso to Alnwick bus arrive?

Thurso to Alnwick bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Can I drive from Thurso to Alnwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Alnwick is 345 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Thurso to Alnwick.

Where can I stay near Alnwick?

There are 1783+ hotels available in Alnwick.

Thurso to Alnwick - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Thurso to Alnwick by train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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 Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Alnmouthtrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
9h 32m
£94–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Retail Parkbus 591
10h 29m
£51–92
Drive 343.2 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Alnwickcar 343.2 mi
6h 44m
£85–122
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
8h 37m
£192–533
Bus, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Union Streetbus E6
2. Take the bus from Union Street to George Streetbus E9
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 473 / ...
11h 29m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 473 / ...
11h 54m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane INV - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus
13h 37m
£148–268
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
9h 17m
£229–598

Thurso to Alnwick by bus

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10h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 427.5 mi
Duration: 9h 32m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to Alnwick via Inverness and Alnmouth in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bank of Scotland to Retail Park via Bus Station Stance 3 and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 10h 29m.

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