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There are 8 ways to get from Leeds to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Darlingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Darlington to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    12h 23m
    £204–341

  2. Bus via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus X99
    14h 41m
    £48–157

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    13h 51m
    £59–113

  4. Drive 455.3 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds to Thursocar car 455.3 mi
    9h 4m
    £112–162

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds 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
    10h 18m
    £168–370

  6. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    12h 41m
    £195–428

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds 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 42m
    £183–444

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    13h 33m
    £227–513

Leeds to Thurso by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 562.6 mi
  • Duration: 12h 23m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Thurso via Darlington and Inverness in around 12h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 13h 51m.

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