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There are 6 ways to get from Lancaster to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    11h 33m
    £186–372

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    13h 2m
    £65–118

  3. Drive 417.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lancaster to Thursocar car 417.7 mi
    7h 50m
    £102–147

  4. Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    9h 42m
    £171–382

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus X99
    12h 38m
    £112–184

  6. Train, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    12h 20m
    £191–466

Lancaster to Thurso by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration11h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 501.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 33m

What companies run services between Lancaster, Lancashire, England and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a train from Lancaster to Thurso via Haymarket and Inverness in around 11h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 13h 2m.

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