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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to York is to bus and train which costs £65 - £150 and takes 13h 17m.

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

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

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

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 which takes 10h 50m and costs £170 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 10h 50m to get from Thurso to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to York train from?

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

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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Where can I stay near York?

There are 1903+ hotels available in York.

Thurso to York - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and Steam train

There are 9 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
best
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Yorktrain Inverness - London Kings Cross
10h 50m
£176–286
Bus, train
cheapest
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 M90
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Dolphin Centrebus 598 / ...
4. Take the train from Darlington to Yorktrain
13h 17m
£66–146
Drive 448.1 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Yorkcar 448.1 mi
8h 43m
£112–161
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane INV - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
12h 35m
£193–364
Bus, train, Steam train
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Yorktrain
16h 10m
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
10h 2m
£173–355
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 27m
£209–418
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain
10h 49m
£174–505
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 37m
£143–293

Thurso to York by train

7Weekly Trains

10h 50mAverage Duration

£176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 537.3 mi
Duration: 10h 50m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to York via Inverness in around 10h 50m.

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