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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to York is to drive which costs £110 - £160 and takes 8h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to York is to fly and train which takes 7h 59m and costs £110 - £400.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to York. However, there are services departing from Bank of Scotland and arriving at Micklegate via Bus Station Stance 3, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and York?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to York. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at York via Inverness and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

How far is it from Thurso to York?

The distance between Thurso and York is 540 miles. The road distance is 450.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to York without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 46m and costs £130 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 10h 46m to get from Thurso to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to York bus from?

Thurso to York bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bank of Scotland station.

Where do I catch the Thurso to York train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to York?

The best way to get from Thurso to York is to train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 46m and costs £130 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 53m.

Where does the Thurso to York bus arrive?

Thurso to York bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Thurso to York train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to York is 451 miles. It takes approximately 8h 43m to drive from Thurso to York.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Thurso to York 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 via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
10h 46m
£133–439
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Haymarketbus
3. Take the train from Slateford to Yorktrain
12h 14m
£95–361
Drive 448.1 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Yorkcar 448.1 mi
8h 43m
£111–160
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 Yorktrain
9h 38m
£137–335
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Yorktrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
10h 50m
£189–304
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
14h 53m
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 Yorktrain
7h 59m
£119–392
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 Yorktrain
12h 26m
£142–344
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Stevenage to Yorktrain
11h 7m
£157–308
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 Yorktrain
9h 31m
£496–1,187

Thurso to York by train

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10h 46mAverage Duration

£133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 537.3 mi
Duration: 10h 46m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to York via Inverness and Edinburgh Waverley in around 10h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bank of Scotland to Micklegate via Bus Station Stance 3, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 14h 53m.

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