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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Birmingham is to bus which costs £60 - £120 and takes 14h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Birmingham is to train and fly which takes 7h 54m and costs £120 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Bank of Scotland and arriving at Millennium Point via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Inverness, Haymarket and Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.

How far is it from Thurso to Birmingham?

The distance between Thurso and Birmingham is 629 miles. The road distance is 546.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Birmingham without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 13h 24m and costs £210 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 13h 24m to get from Thurso to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Birmingham bus from?

Thurso to Birmingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bank of Scotland station.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Birmingham train from?

Thurso to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.

Train or bus from Thurso to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Thurso to Birmingham is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 13h 24m and costs £210 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 14h 34m.

Where does the Thurso to Birmingham bus arrive?

Thurso to Birmingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Thurso to Birmingham train arrive?

Thurso to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Thurso to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Birmingham is 547 miles. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from Thurso to Birmingham.

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

Book your Thurso to Birmingham train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3338+ hotels available in Birmingham.

Thurso to Birmingham - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

How to get fromThurso to Birmingham

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Wolverhamptontrain
13h 24m
£217–376
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
14h 34m
£62–117
Drive 543.7 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Birminghamcar 543.7 mi
9h 51m
£135–195
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
9h 46m
£179–375
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain
13h 53m
£209–446
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Birmingham Internationaltrain Inverness - London Euston
14h 50m
£112–162
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane INV - BHX
7h 54m
£125–320
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
10h 59m
£159–390
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
10h 9m
£157–510
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
9h 55m
£141–337
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
12h 46m
£193–435

Thurso to Birmingham by train

25Weekly Trains

13h 24mAverage Duration

£217Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Thurso to Birmingham.

Launch map view

Distance: 625.4 mi
Duration: 13h 24m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to Birmingham New Street via Inverness, Haymarket, and Wolverhampton in around 13h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bank of Scotland to Millennium Point via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 34m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.