There are 4 ways to get from Durham (Land) to Thurso by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Darlington to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
12h 44m£180–298Drive 384.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Durham (Land) to Thursocar 384.2 mi
7h 40m£94–136Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to John Dobson Streetbus X21
- Take the bus from John Dobson Street 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 Bank of Scotlandbus
14h 5mBus via Edinburgh
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to John Dobson Streetbus X21
- Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bank of Scotlandbus X99
14h 52m
Durham (Land) to Thurso by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durham (Land) to Thurso is to drive which costs £90 - £140 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Durham (Land) to Thurso is to drive which takes 7h 40m and costs £90 - £140.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham (Land) to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Thurso Bank of Scotland via Bus Station Stand E, John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Durham (Land) to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Bishop Auckland and arriving at Thurso via Darlington and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
The distance between Durham (Land) and Thurso is 513 miles. The road distance is 386.4 miles.
The best way to get from Durham (Land) to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 12h 44m and costs £180 - £300.
It takes approximately 12h 44m to get from Durham (Land) to Thurso, including transfers.
Durham (Land) to Thurso bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Bus Station Stand E.
Durham (Land) to Thurso train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.
The best way to get from Durham (Land) to Thurso is to train which takes 12h 44m and costs £180 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 5m.
What companies run services between Durham (Land), England and Thurso, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Post Office to Thurso via Newgate Street - Medical Centre, Bishop Auckland, Darlington, and Inverness in around 12h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Saddler Street Stand A, Bus Station Stand E, John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 14h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Darlington to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £110–170
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 191 420 5050
- Website
- gonortheast.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station Stand E to John Dobson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station Stand E to John Dobson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £30–60
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £30–60
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 01224591381
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Durham (Land) to Thurso bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
Durham (Land) to Thurso train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham (Land) to Thurso is 386 miles. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Durham (Land) to Thurso.
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