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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Whitby is to drive which costs £100 - £160 and takes 8h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Whitby is to drive which takes 8h 33m and costs £100 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Boyes via Bus Station Stance 3, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Whitby via Inverness and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

How far is it from Thurso to Whitby?

The distance between Thurso and Whitby is 541 miles. The road distance is 438.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Whitby without a car is to train which takes 13h 45m and costs £110 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 13h 45m to get from Thurso to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Whitby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thurso to Whitby train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Whitby?

The best way to get from Thurso to Whitby is to train which takes 13h 45m and costs £110 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 11m.

Where does the Thurso to Whitby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurso to Whitby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Whitby is 438 miles. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Thurso to Whitby.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1968+ hotels available in Whitby.

Thurso to Whitby - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Thurso to Whitby by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Whitbytrain
13h 45m
£116–281
Drive 435.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Thurso to Whitbycar 435.5 mi
8h 33m
£107–154
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Whitbytrain
14h 34m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane INV - MME
3. Take the train from Allens West to Whitbytrain
13h 56m
£184–864
Bus
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
18h 11m
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 Middlesbroughtrain
4. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
13h 46m
£151–355
Fly Wick John O' Groats Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane WIC - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
4. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
12h 29m
£142–621
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 Middlesbroughtrain
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
11h 57m
£134–424

Thurso to Whitby by train

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13h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 537.6 mi
Duration: 13h 45m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Thurso to Whitby via Inverness and Newcastle in around 13h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Boyes via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 18h 11m.

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