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There are 11 ways to get from Lincoln to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Retfordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Retford to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    12h 58m
    £203–320

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 451
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Park and Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    17h 20m
    £71–130

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    15h 43m
    £154–251

  4. Drive  513.9 mi

    1. Drive from Lincoln to Thursocar car 513.9 mi
    9h 58m
    £127–183

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

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    11h 39m
    £174–375

  6. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LTN - INV
    5. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    12h 17m
    £148–340

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

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    5. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    14h 3m
    £189–435

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

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derbytrain train
    2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    5. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    14h 3m
    £200–447

  9. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derbytrain train
    2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    6. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    14h 51m
    £157–345

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LTN - ABZ
    5. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    6. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    14h 36m
    £171–480

  11. Train, train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Norwichtrain train
    3. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane NWI - ABZ
    4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    5. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    15h 13m
    £269–609

Lincoln to Thurso by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration12h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 612.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 58m

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

You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Thurso via Retford and Inverness in around 12h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 17h 20m.

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