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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Belfast is to train and fly which costs £60 - £210 and takes 11h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 7h 25m and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Bank of Scotland and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Bus Station Stance 3 and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.

How far is it from Thurso to Belfast?

The distance between Thurso and Belfast is 378 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Belfast without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 14h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Thurso to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Belfast bus from?

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

Where does the Thurso to Belfast bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1229+ hotels available in Belfast.

Thurso to Belfast - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Thurso to Belfast by train, plane, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
best
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane INV - BHD
7h 25m
£103–243
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
11h 48m
£62–207
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
14h 35m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
15h 48m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Thurso to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
9h 12m
£114–167
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
3. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
11h 48m
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
3. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
11h 33m
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
11h 28m
£66–243
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane ABZ - BHD
10h 13m
£122–308
Bus, bus and ferry via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
14h 57m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from Thurso to Belfast.

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Distance: 375.9 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Thurso to Belfast. However, you can take the train to Inverness, take the train to Inverness Airport Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the line 1 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, then take the line 600 bus to Queens Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bank of Scotland to Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 14h 35m.

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