There are 10 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
14h 25m£206–368Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to bus stationbus 64
- Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
18h 17m£62–112Train, bus
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain
- Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
14h 47m£104–168Drive 519.8 mi
- Drive from Shrewsbury to Thursocar 519.8 mi
9h 51m£130–187Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
10h 14m£162–348Train
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
15h 25m£161–258Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 36m£170–414Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 9m£130–297Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 52m£172–418Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
13h 28m£133–307
Shrewsbury to Thurso by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Thurso is to bus which costs £60 - £120 and takes 18h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Thurso is to drive which takes 9h 51m and costs £120 - £190.
No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sir George's Street Church via Stoke-on-Trent, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Thurso via Crewe, Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Thurso is 609 miles. The road distance is 522.9 miles.
The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Thurso without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 14h 25m and costs £200 - £370.
It takes approximately 14h 25m to get from Shrewsbury to Thurso, including transfers.
Shrewsbury to Thurso bus services, operated by D&G Bus, depart from Bus Station.
Shrewsbury to Thurso train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Thurso is to train via Edinburgh which takes 14h 25m and costs £200 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 18h 17m.
What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and Thurso, Scotland?
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Thurso via Crewe, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 14h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sir George's Street Church via Stoke-on-Trent, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 18h 17m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–460
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–310
Flights from Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–230
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Shrewsbury to Thurso bus services, operated by D&G Bus, arrive at bus station.
Shrewsbury to Thurso train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Thurso is 523 miles. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from Shrewsbury to Thurso.
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