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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Liverpool is to bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 15h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Liverpool is to fly and bus which takes 7h 22m and costs £120 - £400.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Inverness, Haymarket and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.

How far is it from Thurso to Liverpool?

The distance between Thurso and Liverpool is 561 miles. The road distance is 470.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Liverpool 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 Liverpool?

It takes approximately 12h 44m to get from Thurso to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Liverpool bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thurso to Liverpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Liverpool?

The best way to get from Thurso to Liverpool is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 44m and costs £190 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 15h 10m.

Where does the Thurso to Liverpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurso to Liverpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Liverpool is 470 miles. It takes approximately 8h 58m to drive from Thurso to Liverpool.

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

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Hanover Street and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.

There are 10 ways to get from Thurso to Liverpool 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 Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
12h 44m
£193–413
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 Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
15h 10m
£59–96
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Wigan North Westerntrain
13h 3m
£130–209
Drive 467.6 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Liverpoolcar 467.6 mi
8h 58m
£116–167
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
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 bus from Manchester Airport to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
9h 20m
£153–343
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
13h 48m
£173–313
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Liverpool (LPL)plane INV - LPL
11h 6m
£141–310
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
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 bus from Manchester Airport to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
11h 32m
£184–416
Fly Wick John O' Groats Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane WIC - MAN
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
7h 22m
£120–394
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
12h 37m
£223–482

Thurso to Liverpool by train

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12h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 557.5 mi
Duration: 12h 44m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to Liverpool Lime Street via Inverness, Haymarket, and Preston in around 12h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 15h 10m.

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