There are 6 ways to get from Thurso to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Glasgow
best- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
11h 51m£173–312Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
13h 6m£60–102Drive 377.9 mi
- Drive from Thurso to Cumbriacar 377.9 mi
7h 10m£94–136Train, fly
- 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 Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
11h 58m£188–395Train
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain
12h 26m£143–322Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
- Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
13h 20m£78–148
Thurso to Cumbria by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Cumbria is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 13h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Thurso to Cumbria is to drive which takes 7h 10m and costs £90 - £140.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Inverness and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
The distance between Thurso and Cumbria is 457 miles. The road distance is 380.1 miles.
The best way to get from Thurso to Cumbria without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 11h 51m and costs £170 - £320.
It takes approximately 11h 51m to get from Thurso to Cumbria, including transfers.
Thurso to Cumbria bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
Thurso to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
The best way to get from Thurso to Cumbria is to train via Glasgow which takes 11h 51m and costs £170 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 13h 6m.
What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Thurso to Pooley Bridge Inn via Inverness, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 11h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Longthwaite road end via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 13h 6m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £170–310
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £170–310
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £90–230
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–140
- 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 Cumbria bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Thurso to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Cumbria is 380 miles. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Thurso to Cumbria.
There are 858+ hotels available in Cumbria.




