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There are 12 ways to get from Dorset to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    17h 19m
    £325–542

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    23h 5m
    £99–322

  3. Drive  686.4 mi

    1. Drive from Dorset to Thursocar car 686.4 mi
    12h 39m
    £169–244

  4. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LGW - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    12h 38m
    £175–449

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    21h 21m
    £384–651

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Hammersmith Broadwaybus bus 035
    2. Take the train from Finsbury Park to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    21h 46m
    £225–391

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

    1. Take the train from Weymouth 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
    13h 48m
    £145–342

  8. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LHR - INV
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    13h 25m
    £190–541

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LTN - INV
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    14h 4m
    £172–427

  10. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LHR - ABZ
    4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    5. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    15h 39m
    £235–675

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

    1. Take the train from Weymouth 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
    16h 11m
    £205–526

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

    1. Take the train from Weymouth 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
    16h 54m
    £173–405

Dorset to Thurso by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 862.9 mi
  • Duration: 17h 19m

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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via South Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 23h 5m.

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