There are 12 ways to get from Dorset to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
17h 10m£306–489Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus G3
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
22h 50m£98–182Drive 686.4 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Thursocar 686.4 mi
12h 39m£171–247Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
13h 22m£155–491Train via Edinburgh
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
21h 12m£322–576Train, bus
- Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Invernesstrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
22h£185–298Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
13h 20m£132–306Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Take the train from Weymouth 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
13h 34m£165–360Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
- Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
13h 35m£147–384Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain
- 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
15h 51m£195–571Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
- Take the train from Weymouth 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 59m£192–476Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
16h 51m£157–364
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Thurso is to bus which costs £95 - £190 and takes 22h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Thurso is to drive which takes 12h 39m and costs £170 - £250.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Sir George's Street Church via South Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Thurso via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.
The distance between Dorset and Thurso is 868 miles. The road distance is 690.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 17h 10m and costs £300 - £490.
It takes approximately 17h 10m to get from Dorset to Thurso, including transfers.
Dorset to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.
Dorset to Thurso train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Moreton (Dorset) station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Thurso is to train which takes 17h 10m and costs £300 - £490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £95 - £190 and takes 22h 50m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Thurso, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Thurso via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Inverness in around 17h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Sir George's Street Church via South Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 22h 50m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–270
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Sunday and Monday
- Estimated price
- £45–270
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £190–350
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–300
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £220–290
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £220–290
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £60–300
Flights from Bristol Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–200
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to Woking
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to Woking
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Dorset to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.
Dorset to Thurso train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Thurso is 690 miles. It takes approximately 12h 39m to drive from Dorset to Thurso.
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