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How to get fromBolton to Thursoby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bolton to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    13h 21m
    £192–394

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    15h 15m
    £66–173

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus X99
    13h 42m
    £99–186

  4. Drive 456.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Thursocar car 456.4 mi
    8h 33m
    £112–161

  5. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    9h 18m
    £156–352

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    14h 10m
    £177–334

  7. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    12h 26m
    £171–426

Bolton to Thurso by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration13h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 542.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 21m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Thurso via Preston, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 13h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Noel Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 15h 15m.

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