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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Chester is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 17h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Chester is to fly and train which takes 7h 57m and costs £130 - £410.

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, Haymarket and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.

How far is it from Thurso to Chester?

The distance between Thurso and Chester is 571 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 via Edinburgh which takes 12h 44m and costs £190 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 12h 44m 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 Thurso 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 via Edinburgh which takes 12h 44m and costs £190 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 17h 54m.

Where does the Thurso to Chester bus arrive?

Thurso to Chester bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness 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 9h 3m to drive from Thurso to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Thurso to 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 Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 54m.

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
12h 44m
£197–411
Bus
cheapest
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 bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
17h 54m
£54–83
Drive 489.5 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Chestercar 489.5 mi
9h 3m
£120–174
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
9h 54m
£169–362
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Durhamtrain
3. Take the train from Durham to Newton-le-Willowstrain
13h 51m
£178–284
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
13h 57m
£181–327
Fly Wick John O' Groats Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane WIC - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 57m
£136–403
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
12h 38m
£200–435
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
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 Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
11h 55m
£183–410

Thurso to Chester by train

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12h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 567.3 mi
Duration: 12h 44m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to Chester via Inverness, Haymarket, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 12h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Chester Bus Interchange via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 17h 54m.

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