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How to get fromThurso to Boltonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Thurso to Bolton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train
    11h 53m
    £187–375

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 7m
    £67–167

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus M90
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    12h 49m
    £98–184

  4. Drive  456.5 mi

    1. Drive from Thurso to Boltoncar car 456.5 mi
    8h 31m
    £113–162

  5. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane INV - MAN
    8h 19m
    £158–343

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train Wick - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Prestontrain train Inverness - London Euston
    13h 5m
    £167–275

  7. Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ABZ - MAN
    11h 19m
    £170–412

Thurso to Bolton by train and foot

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration11h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 539.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 53m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to Bolton via Inverness, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 11h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Noel Street via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 14h 7m.

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