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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Cardiff is to bus which costs £90 - £170 and takes 17h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 9h 7m and costs £130 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bank of Scotland and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Cardiff Central via Inverness, Haymarket and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.

How far is it from Thurso to Cardiff?

The distance between Thurso and Cardiff is 637 miles. The road distance is 629.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Cardiff without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 15h 28m and costs £250 - £500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Thurso to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thurso to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Thurso to Cardiff is to train via Edinburgh which takes 15h 28m and costs £250 - £500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £90 - £170 and takes 17h 57m.

Where does the Thurso to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurso to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Cardiff is 630 miles. It takes approximately 12h 2m to drive from Thurso to Cardiff.

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

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Thurso to Cardiff - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 7m
£131–330
Fly Wick John O' Groats Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane WIC - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
12h 33m
£82–321
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
15h 28m
£251–497
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain
16h 31m
£275–390
Drive 626 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Cardiffcar 626 mi
12h 2m
£153–220
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 19m
£190–541
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 39m
£182–396
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
12h 5m
£217–463
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
16h 34m
£216–397
Bus
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
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
4. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
17h 57m
£94–168

Thurso to Cardiff by train

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15h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 633.2 mi
Duration: 9h 7m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to Cardiff Central via Inverness, Haymarket, and Crewe in around 15h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bank of Scotland to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 17h 57m.

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