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There are 11 ways to get from Bridgend to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    16h 33m
    £248–429

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    21h 15m
    £85–130

  3. Drive  641.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bridgend to Thursocar car 641.3 mi
    12h 18m
    £162–234

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane BRS - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    11h 12m
    £114–289

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    17h 33m
    £203–319

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    3. Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    18h 43m
    £266–402

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    13h 2m
    £209–409

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    5. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    14h 37m
    £139–327

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    5. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    14h 41m
    £155–361

  10. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BRS - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    13h 37m
    £179–449

  11. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    5. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    14h 8m
    £217–494

Bridgend to Thurso by train

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration16h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 731.4 mi
  • Duration: 16h 33m

What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bridgend to Thurso via Crewe, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 16h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Bristol Bus Station, Millennium Point, Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Inverness Union Street in around 21h 15m.

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