There are 11 ways to get from Bournemouth to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
16h 18m£305–500Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus
21h 11m£94–311Drive 685.7 mi
- Drive from Bournemouth to Thursocar 685.7 mi
12h 38m£169–244Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 44m£167–500Train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
18h 43m£298–492Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
- Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus
24h 31m£127–290Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 46m£153–403Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 59m£159–397Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 41m£148–361Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
13h 58m£212–634Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
15h 4m£208–545
Bournemouth to Thurso by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Thurso is to bus which costs £90 - £320 and takes 21h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Thurso is to train and fly which takes 11h 44m and costs £160 - £500.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via London Victoria, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Thurso via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 18m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Thurso is 840 miles. The road distance is 689.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Thurso without a car is to train via London which takes 16h 18m and costs £300 - £500.
It takes approximately 16h 18m to get from Bournemouth to Thurso, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Thurso train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Thurso is to train via London which takes 16h 18m and costs £300 - £500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £90 - £320 and takes 21h 11m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Thurso, Scotland?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Thurso via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Inverness in around 16h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 21h 11m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £200–600
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–320
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £210–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £210–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £60–320
Flights from Bristol Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–190
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–95
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–95
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–95
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £70–180
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £65–170
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Bournemouth to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Bournemouth to Thurso train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Thurso is 690 miles. It takes approximately 12h 38m to drive from Bournemouth to Thurso.
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