Rome2Rio

How to get fromNewquay to Thursoby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Thurso

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Newquay to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Par to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    21h 16m
    £353–610

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G5
    2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus G3
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    25h 47m
    £127–230

  3. Drive  774.6 mi

    1. Drive from Newquay to Thursocar car 774.6 mi
    13h 50m
    £195–281

  4. Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane NQY - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    14h 52m
    £171–405

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St Austell to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    24h 9m
    £241–399

  6. Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane NQY - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    15h 35m
    £196–465

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

    1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane BRS - INV
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    14h 18m
    £167–371

Newquay to Thurso by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration21h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£353Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Newquay to Thurso.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 945.6 mi
  • Duration: 21h 16m

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

You can take a train from Newquay to Thurso via Par, Edinburgh Waverley, and Inverness in around 21h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 25h 47m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There