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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Cornwall is to bus which costs £120 - £260 and takes 24h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Cornwall is to train and bus and fly which takes 11h 48m and costs £210 - £550.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Roundabout via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall Street, Lordswood Road and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at St Austell via Inverness and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 1m.

How far is it from Thurso to Cornwall?

The distance between Thurso and Cornwall is 940 miles. The road distance is 766.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Cornwall without a car is to train which takes 20h 1m and costs £430 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 20h 1m to get from Thurso to Cornwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Cornwall bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thurso to Cornwall train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Cornwall?

The best way to get from Thurso to Cornwall is to train which takes 20h 1m and costs £430 - £700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £120 - £260 and takes 24h 55m.

Where does the Thurso to Cornwall bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurso to Cornwall train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Cornwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Cornwall is 766 miles. It takes approximately 13h 35m to drive from Thurso to Cornwall.

Where can I stay near Cornwall?

There are 3580+ hotels available in Cornwall.

Thurso to Cornwall - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Thurso to Cornwall by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
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 St Austelltrain
20h 1m
£430–696
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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 104
24h 55m
£124–255
Drive 761.8 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Cornwallcar 761.8 mi
13h 35m
£188–271
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane INV - NQY
14h 17m
£233–491
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the train from Inverness to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
23h 2m
£287–497
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
3. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EDI - NQY
11h 48m
£215–504
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane ABZ - NQY
13h 52m
£257–555
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Exeter (EXT)plane INV - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain
15h 6m
£266–433
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
4. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
13h 31m
£181–407

Thurso to Cornwall by train and bus

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20h 1mAverage Duration

£430Cheapest Price

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Distance: 934.1 mi
Duration: 20h 1m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to Bowling Green Turn via Inverness, Edinburgh Waverley, St Austell, and Bus Station in around 20h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Roundabout via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall Street, Lordswood Road, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 24h 55m.

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