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There are 9 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
    7h 56m
    £115–392

  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 26m
    £72–110

  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 57m
    £274–442

  4. Drive 643.8 mi

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Thursocar car 643.8 mi
    11h 56m
    £158–227

  5. 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
    9h 51m
    £101–265

  6. 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 16m
    £108–299

  7. 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 54m
    £161–527

  8. 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 56m
    £246–469

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    20h 42m
    £79–147

Heathrow to Thurso by subway and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£274Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 601.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Heathrow Airport to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, and Inverness Union Street in around 19h 26m.

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