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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Durham is to bus which costs £55 - £120 and takes 12h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Durham is to drive which takes 7h 41m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Bus Station Stand H via Bus Station Stance 3, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Durham. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Durham via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

How far is it from Thurso to Durham?

The distance between Thurso and Durham is 474 miles. The road distance is 384.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Durham without a car is to train which takes 10h 21m and costs £170 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 10h 21m to get from Thurso to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Durham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thurso to Durham train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Durham?

The best way to get from Thurso to Durham is to train which takes 10h 21m and costs £170 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus via Eldon Square Bus Station, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 11h 43m.

Where does the Thurso to Durham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurso to Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Durham is 385 miles. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Thurso to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Durhamtrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
10h 21m
£177–281
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sutton Streetbus 598
12h 13m
£55–118
Bus via Eldon Square Bus Station
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 John Dobson Streetbus
11h 43m
£56–99
Drive 382.6 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Durhamcar 382.6 mi
7h 41m
£94–135
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane INV - NCL
10h 53m
£173–334
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
9h 20m
£234–545
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 Durhamtrain
11h 3m
£205–432
Fly Wick John O' Groats Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane WIC - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
10h 13m
£202–537

Thurso to Durham by train

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Distance: 471.5 mi
Duration: 10h 21m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to Durham via Inverness in around 10h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stand H via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 11h 43m.

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