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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    15h 47m
    £287–476

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    21h 16m
    £101–300

  3. Drive 689.3 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Thursocar car 689.3 mi
    12h 31m
    £168–243

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LHR - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    10h 42m
    £139–433

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    18h 49m
    £267–496

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    18h 53m
    £299–446

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

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain 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
    10h 35m
    £129–338

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

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LTN - INV
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    11h 7m
    £157–367

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

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane BRS - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    11h 43m
    £152–347

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LHR - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    13h 11m
    £189–612

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

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain 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
    13h 9m
    £179–447

Portsmouth to Thurso by train, subway, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 801.1 mi
  • Duration: 15h 47m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Thurso via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Inverness in around 15h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 21h 16m.

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