What is the cheapest way to get from Thirsk to Thurso?

The cheapest way to get from Thirsk to Thurso is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 16h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thirsk to Thurso?

The fastest way to get from Thirsk to Thurso is to drive which takes 8h 33m and costs £100 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Thirsk and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Thirsk to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Sir George's Street Church via Rougier Street, Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Thirsk and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Thirsk to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Thirsk and arriving at Thurso via Northallerton and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Thirsk to Thurso?

The distance between Thirsk and Thurso is 518 miles. The road distance is 425.3 miles.

How do I travel from Thirsk to Thurso without a car?

The best way to get from Thirsk to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 11h 55m and costs £170 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Thirsk to Thurso?

It takes approximately 11h 55m to get from Thirsk to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thirsk to Thurso bus from?

Thirsk to Thurso bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Market Place station.

Where do I catch the Thirsk to Thurso train from?

Thirsk to Thurso train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Northallerton station.

Train or bus from Thirsk to Thurso?

The best way to get from Thirsk to Thurso is to train which takes 11h 55m and costs £170 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 16h 52m.

Where does the Thirsk to Thurso bus arrive?

Thirsk to Thurso bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Station Road.

Where does the Thirsk to Thurso train arrive?

Thirsk to Thurso train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Thirsk to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Thirsk to Thurso is 425 miles. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Thirsk to Thurso.

How do I get a train ticket from Thirsk to Thurso?

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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Thirsk to Thurso - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Thirsk to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Northallerton to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
11h 55m
£172–284
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Thirsk to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand Z to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 598
3. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus
15h 5m
£56–129
Drive 422.8 mi
1. Drive from Thirsk to Thursocar 422.8 mi
8h 33m
£105–151
Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Thirsk to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
10h 48m
£183–385
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus 30X / ...
2. Take the bus from Rougier Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
16h 52m
£61–108
Train, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Thirsk to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
13h 27m
£197–454

Thirsk to Thurso by train

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Distance: 515.3 mi
Duration: 11h 55m

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

You can take a train from Thirsk to Thurso via Northallerton and Inverness in around 11h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Sir George's Street Church via Station Road, Rougier Street, Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 16h 52m.

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