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How to get fromThurso to Lake District (Land)by bus, train, car, ferry, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Thurso to Lake District (Land) by bus, train, car, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    12h 5m
    £77–144

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Haymarketbus bus
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    12h 9m
    £75–124

  3. Train

    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
    12h 13m
    £171–352

  4. Drive 386.8 mi

    1. Drive from Thurso to Lake District (Land)car car 386.8 mi
    7h 39m
    £94–136

  5. 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 42m
    £234–517

  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 58m
    £196–415

Thurso to Lake District (Land) by bus, foot, and train

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration12h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 431.6 mi
  • Duration: 12h 5m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Lake District (Land), England?

You can take a train from Thurso to National Trust car park via Inverness, Haymarket, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 13m.

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