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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Derby is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 15h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Derby is to train and fly which takes 9h 12m and costs £140 - £380.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3, Park and Ride, Nottingham station and Upper Parliament Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Derby. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Derby via Inverness and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

How far is it from Thurso to Derby?

The distance between Thurso and Derby is 628 miles. The road distance is 525.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Derby without a car is to train which takes 13h 5m and costs £220 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 13h 5m to get from Thurso to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Derby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thurso to Derby train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Derby?

The best way to get from Thurso to Derby is to train which takes 13h 5m and costs £220 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 15h 48m.

Where does the Thurso to Derby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurso to Derby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Derby is 525 miles. It takes approximately 9h 59m to drive from Thurso to Derby.

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

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Where can I stay near Derby?

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Thurso to Derby - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Thurso to Derby by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Doncastertrain
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Derbytrain
13h 5m
£222–373
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 Park and Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
15h 48m
£61–105
Drive 522.4 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Derbycar 522.4 mi
9h 59m
£129–186
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
9h 54m
£188–400
Train via Edinburgh
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 Derbytrain
13h 32m
£278–483
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 Derbytrain
14h 49m
£169–279
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 Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
5. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
10h 32m
£151–333
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 London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
10h 56m
£190–531
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
11h 57m
£190–457
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane INV - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
9h 12m
£146–373
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
5. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
12h 34m
£202–474

Thurso to Derby by train

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13h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 624 mi
Duration: 13h 5m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to Derby via Inverness and Doncaster in around 13h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Bus Station via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Park and Ride, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Nottingham station, Beastmarket Hill, and Upper Parliament Street in around 15h 48m.

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