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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Harrogate is to bus which costs £65 - £120 and takes 14h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Harrogate is to drive which takes 8h 43m and costs £100 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Harrogate?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at West Park Church via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Harrogate?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Harrogate via Inverness and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

How far is it from Thurso to Harrogate?

The distance between Thurso and Harrogate is 561 miles. The road distance is 441.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Harrogate without a car is to train which takes 11h 48m and costs £200 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 11h 48m to get from Thurso to Harrogate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Harrogate bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thurso to Harrogate train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Harrogate?

The best way to get from Thurso to Harrogate is to train which takes 11h 48m and costs £200 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 14h 15m.

Where does the Thurso to Harrogate bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurso to Harrogate train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Harrogate?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Harrogate is 442 miles. It takes approximately 8h 43m to drive from Thurso to Harrogate.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Yorktrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
11h 48m
£205–326
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 Leeds City Bus Stationbus
14h 15m
£67–119
Bus, train
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 train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain
12h 51m
£159–258
Drive 439.1 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Harrogatecar 439.1 mi
8h 43m
£107–155
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 Airport to Leedstrain
10h 24m
£182–387
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane INV - LBA
11h 57m
£157–319
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 Airport to Leedstrain
13h 23m
£211–476
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 London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain
11h 10m
£184–389
Fly Wick John O' Groats Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane WIC - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
9h 39m
£243–428

Thurso to Harrogate by train

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Distance: 557.5 mi
Duration: 11h 48m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to Harrogate via Inverness and York in around 11h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to West Park Church via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 14h 15m.

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