There are 12 ways to get from Southampton to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
15h 45m£293–474Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus
20h 56m£89–299Drive 677.2 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Thursocar 677.2 mi
12h 14m£167–241Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 14m£152–478Train, bus
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Haymarkettrain
- Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus
17h 26m£291–403Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
18h 13m£283–471Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 7m£141–378Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 28m£140–334Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 26m£147–371Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
13h 28m£197–612Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LGW - ABZ
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
13h 25m£181–462Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
14h 16m£200–541
Southampton to Thurso by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Thurso is to bus which costs £85 - £300 and takes 20h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Thurso is to train and fly which takes 11h 7m and costs £140 - £380.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via London Victoria, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Thurso via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
The distance between Southampton and Thurso is 811 miles. The road distance is 681.1 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 15h 45m and costs £290 - £480.
It takes approximately 15h 45m to get from Southampton to Thurso, including transfers.
Southampton to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Thurso train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Thurso is to train which takes 15h 45m and costs £290 - £480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £300 and takes 20h 56m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Thurso, Scotland?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Thurso via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Inverness in around 15h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 20h 56m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £200–600
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–320
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £210–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £210–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £60–320
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £70–180
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Southampton to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Southampton to Thurso train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Thurso is 681 miles. It takes approximately 12h 14m to drive from Southampton to Thurso.
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