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There are 6 ways to get from Thurso to Cumbria by train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    11h 34m
    £170–349

  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 Halston Hotelbus bus
    12h 35m
    £61–103

  3. Drive 377.9 mi

    1. Drive from Thurso to Cumbriacar car 377.9 mi
    7h 10m
    £93–133

  4. Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    10h 9m
    £232–513

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain train Inverness - London Euston
    12h 48m
    £93–148

  6. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane INV - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    11h 25m
    £200–412

Thurso to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration11h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 34m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to Pooley Bridge Inn via Inverness, Haymarket, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 11h 34m. 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 12h 35m.

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