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How to get fromHeathrow to Thursoby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Heathrow to Thurso by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LHR - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    8h 11m
    £109–390

  2. Bus via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    19h 40m
    £76–113

  3. Train via King's Cross St. Pancras station

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain train London Kings Cross - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    14h 48m
    £255–375

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 802
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    18h 37m
    £114–208

  5. Drive  643.8 mi

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Thursocar car 643.8 mi
    11h 56m
    £159–230

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LHR - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    10h 30m
    £150–457

  7. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    10h 41m
    £110–301

  8. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LTN - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    10h 1m
    £91–262

  9. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    11h 22m
    £148–408

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Finsbury Park to Invernesstrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    17h 47m
    £196–286

Heathrow to Thurso by subway and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£255Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 601.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Thurso via King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Inverness in around 14h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Heathrow Terminal 5, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 18h 37m.

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