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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Chester is to bus and train via Glasgow which costs £75 - £200 and takes 14h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Chester is to drive which takes 8h 56m and costs £110 - £180.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Chester. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Chester via Inverness, Perth, Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

How far is it from Thurso to Chester?

The distance between Thurso and Chester is 567 miles. The road distance is 492.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Chester without a car is to train which takes 13h 10m and costs £60 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 13h 10m to get from Thurso to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Chester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thurso to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Chester?

The best way to get from Thurso to Chester is to train which takes 13h 10m and costs £60 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 9m.

Where does the Thurso to Chester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurso to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Chester is 492 miles. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Thurso to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Thurso to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Chester. However, there are services departing from Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.

There are 9 ways to get from Thurso to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Thurso to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
13h 10m
£64–250
Bus, train via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus StationM10
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Street
4. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchange1 / ...
14h 19m
£75–196
Drive 489.5 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Chester489.5 mi
8h 56m
£120–173
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 Manchester Airport to Chester
9h 6m
£114–278
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
13h 37m
£108–154
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 Shudehill Interchange
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool One
5. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
15h 9m
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 Manchester Airport to Chester
11h 35m
£111–283
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 New Street to Crewe
11h 49m
£118–360
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 Crewe
11h 10m
£86–348

Thurso to Chester by train and foot

25Weekly Services

13h 10mAverage Duration

£64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 563.7 mi
Duration: 13h 10m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to Chester via Inverness, Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 13h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Chester Bus Interchange via Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 15h 9m.

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