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

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  1. Train

    best
    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
    13h
    £261–398

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    18h 43m
    £77–139

  3. Drive  635.4 mi

    1. Drive from London to Thursocar car 635.4 mi
    12h 8m
    £157–226

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

    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
    9h 30m
    £125–430

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Invernesstrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus Ember
    15h 55m
    £201–317

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    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
    9h 54m
    £113–319

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

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    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 48m
    £114–291

  8. 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
    11h 44m
    £170–564

  9. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LGW - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    12h 13m
    £153–403

  10. Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - 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
    12h 39m
    £179–534

London to Thurso by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket£261Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 725 mi
  • Duration: 13h

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

You can take a train from King's Cross to Thurso via Inverness in around 13h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 18h 43m.

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