What is the cheapest way to get from Durham (Land) to Thurso?

The cheapest way to get from Durham (Land) to Thurso is to drive which costs £90 - £140 and takes 7h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham (Land) to Thurso?

The fastest way to get from Durham (Land) to Thurso is to drive which takes 7h 41m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Durham (Land) and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham (Land) to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Sir George's Street Church via Bus Station Stand E, John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.

How far is it from Durham (Land) to Thurso?

The distance between Durham (Land) and Thurso is 493 miles. The road distance is 386.4 miles.

How do I travel from Durham (Land) to Thurso without a car?

The best way to get from Durham (Land) to Thurso without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 15m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Durham (Land) to Thurso?

It takes approximately 13h 15m to get from Durham (Land) to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham (Land) to Thurso bus from?

Durham (Land) to Thurso bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Bus Station Stand E.

Where does the Durham (Land) to Thurso bus arrive?

Durham (Land) to Thurso bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Can I drive from Durham (Land) to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham (Land) to Thurso is 386 miles. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Durham (Land) to Thurso.

Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 118+ hotels available in Thurso.

Durham (Land) to Thurso - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Durham (Land) to Thurso by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus X21
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
13h 15m
Drive 384.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham (Land) to Thursocar 384.2 mi
7h 41m
£95–137
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to John Dobson Streetbus X21
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
13h 51m
Bus, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus X21
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus
14h 15m

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Distance: 490.6 mi
Duration: 13h 15m

What companies run services between Durham (Land), England and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Post Office to Sir George's Street Church via Saddler Street Stand A, Bus Station Stand E, John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 13h 51m.

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