There are 8 ways to get from Thurso to Leeds by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Darlingtontrain
- Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain
11h 35m£202–344Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus
- Take the bus from Park and Ride to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
13h 1m£55–91Drive 456.6 mi
- Drive from Thurso to Leedscar 456.6 mi
9h 4m£110–159Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
9h 33m£171–372Train via Edinburgh
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain
12h 13m£242–449Bus via Edinburgh
- Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
14h 13m£56–158Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
12h 33m£190–446Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
- Take the train from Stevenage to Leedstrain
11h 31m£163–340
Thurso to Leeds by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Leeds is to bus which costs £55 - £95 and takes 13h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Thurso to Leeds is to drive which takes 9h 4m and costs £110 - £160.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Leeds station. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Leeds City Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Leeds via Inverness and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
The distance between Thurso and Leeds is 566 miles. The road distance is 459.3 miles.
The best way to get from Thurso to Leeds without a car is to train which takes 11h 35m and costs £200 - £350.
It takes approximately 11h 35m to get from Thurso to Leeds, including transfers.
Thurso to Leeds bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
Thurso to Leeds train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
The best way to get from Thurso to Leeds is to train which takes 11h 35m and costs £200 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 13h 1m.
What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Leeds, England?
You can take a train from Thurso to Leeds via Inverness and Darlington in around 11h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Leeds City Bus Station via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Park and Ride in around 13h 1m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–250
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–410
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–120
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £110–170
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Stevenage to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Darlington to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Darlington to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £120–180
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Park and Ride to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–95
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Thurso to Leeds bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Thurso to Leeds train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Leeds is 459 miles. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Thurso to Leeds.
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