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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Invernesstrain train London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    12h 38m
    £155–307

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 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
    15h 16m
    £63–114

  3. Drive  489.6 mi

    1. Drive from Sheffield to Thursocar car 489.6 mi
    9h 31m
    £121–175

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

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain 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 6m
    £158–346

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    13h 20m
    £212–386

  6. Bus via Dunfermline

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Dunfermlinebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    16h 24m
    £66–124

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

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane BHX - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    10h 24m
    £143–338

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

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain 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 30m
    £173–406

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

    1. Take the train from Sheffield 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
    11h 11m
    £151–343

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

    1. Take the train from Sheffield 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
    12h 38m
    £193–438

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

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LTN - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    13h 30m
    £174–483

Sheffield to Thurso by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration12h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 587.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 38m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Thurso via Doncaster and Inverness in around 12h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castle Street/CG22 to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Meadowhall Interchange/C1, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 15h 16m.

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