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 - £110 and takes 10h 35m.

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 54m and costs £85 - £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 Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Retail Park via Bus Station Stance 3 and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Alnwick?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Alnwick. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Alnmouth via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

How far is it from Thurso to Alnwick?

The distance between Thurso and Alnwick is 430 miles. The road distance is 346 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 £150 - £240.

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 Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Alnwick train from?

Thurso to Alnwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso 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 £150 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Thurso to Alnwick bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurso to Alnwick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Alnwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Alnwick is 346 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Thurso to Alnwick.

Where can I stay near Alnwick?

There are 1967+ hotels available in Alnwick.

Thurso to Alnwick - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Thurso to Alnwick by train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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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
£159–238
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Retail Parkbus 591
10h 35m
£52–102
Drive 344 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Alnwickcar 344 mi
6h 54m
£86–123
Ferry, 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 27m
£238–523
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Retail Parkbus 591
11h 8m
£52–104
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Retail Parkbus 591
11h 13m
£112–237
Ferry, 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 20m
£276–600

Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 427.4 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 Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Retail Park via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 10h 35m.

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