There are 9 ways to get from Thurso to Barnsley by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Darlingtontrain
- Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain
12h 40m£204–350Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain
15h 16m£57–176Bus
- Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
14h 32m£66–194Drive 477.6 mi
- Drive from Thurso to Barnsleycar 477.6 mi
9h 16m£118–170Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
9h 33m£174–382Train via Edinburgh
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain
13h 18m£226–440Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
- Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
- Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
- Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
11h 20m£172–370Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
12h 33m£186–451Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane INV - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
9h 58m£169–402
Thurso to Barnsley by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Barnsley is to bus and train which costs £55 - £180 and takes 15h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Thurso to Barnsley is to drive which takes 9h 16m and costs £110 - £170.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via Bus Station Stance 3, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Barnsley via Inverness, Darlington and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Thurso and Barnsley is 594 miles. The road distance is 480.3 miles.
The best way to get from Thurso to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 12h 40m and costs £200 - £350.
It takes approximately 12h 40m to get from Thurso to Barnsley, including transfers.
Thurso to Barnsley bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
Thurso to Barnsley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
The best way to get from Thurso to Barnsley is to train which takes 12h 40m and costs £200 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £200 and takes 14h 32m.
What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Barnsley, England?
You can take a train from Thurso to Barnsley via Inverness, Darlington, and Leeds in around 12h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Sheffield Road/West Way via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Meadowhall Interchange/C4 in around 14h 32m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £170–300
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £170–300
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £85–230
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–220
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–220
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
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More Questions & Answers
Thurso to Barnsley bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Thurso to Barnsley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Barnsley is 480 miles. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from Thurso to Barnsley.
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