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

The cheapest way to get from York to Thurso is to train which costs £40 - £150 and takes 10h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Thurso is to drive which takes 8h 44m and costs £100 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between York and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Sir George's Street Church via Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.

Is there a direct train between York and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from York to Thurso. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Thurso via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.

How far is it from York to Thurso?

The distance between York and Thurso is 541 miles. The road distance is 451.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs £40 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 10h 48m to get from York to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Thurso bus from?

York to Thurso bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the York to Thurso train from?

York to Thurso train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Thurso?

The best way to get from York to Thurso is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs £40 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 57m.

Where does the York to Thurso bus arrive?

York to Thurso bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Thurso train arrive?

York to Thurso train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from York to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Thurso is 451 miles. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from York to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 46+ hotels available in Thurso.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
10h 48m
£43–150
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus
13h 43m
£37–189
Drive 448.5 mi
1. Drive from York to Thursocar 448.5 mi
8h 44m
£109–157
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
10h 5m
£122–302
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 50m
£66–174
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
15h 57m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 56m
£126–297
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Stevenagetrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 18m
£83–287

York to Thurso by train

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10h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 537.4 mi
Duration: 10h 48m

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

You can take a train from York to Thurso via Inverness in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Sir George's Street Church via Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 15h 57m.

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