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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Brighton is to bus which costs £85 - £190 and takes 20h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Brighton is to train and fly which takes 8h 49m and costs £110 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at St Peter's Church via Bus Station Stance 3, Edinburgh, Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Brighton via Inverness and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

How far is it from Thurso to Brighton?

The distance between Thurso and Brighton is 783 miles. The road distance is 692.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 14h 30m and costs £290 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 14h 30m to get from Thurso to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Brighton bus from?

Thurso to Brighton bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Brighton train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Brighton?

The best way to get from Thurso to Brighton is to train which takes 14h 30m and costs £290 - £450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £190 and takes 20h 5m.

Where does the Thurso to Brighton bus arrive?

Thurso to Brighton bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Thurso to Brighton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Brighton is 693 miles. It takes approximately 13h 23m to drive from Thurso to Brighton.

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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Thurso to Brighton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
14h 30m
£290–448
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus 025
20h 5m
£89–184
Drive 688.7 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Brightoncar 688.7 mi
13h 23m
£170–245
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
8h 49m
£115–310
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the train from Inverness to Finsbury Parktrain
3. Take the train from Finsbury Park to Brightontrain
16h 59m
£222–364
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 Farringdon to Brightontrain
10h 15m
£157–468
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 Brightontrain
10h 10m
£143–336
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ABZ - LGW
11h 49m
£154–394

Thurso to Brighton by train

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Distance: 778.4 mi
Duration: 14h 30m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to Brighton via Inverness, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 14h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to St Peter's Church via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 20h 5m.

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