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There are 6 ways to get from Thurso to Lancaster by train, bus, car, 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 Lancastertrain train
    10h 57m
    £186–379

  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 Underpassbus bus
    11h 49m
    £66–117

  3. Drive 418.2 mi

    1. Drive from Thurso to Lancastercar car 418.2 mi
    7h 48m
    £102–147

  4. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, 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 Lancastertrain train
    9h 16m
    £173–382

  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
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain train
    11h 46m
    £111–187

  6. Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ABZ - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain train
    12h 16m
    £192–466

Thurso to Lancaster by train

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration10h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 501.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 57m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Thurso to Lancaster via Inverness and Haymarket in around 10h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Common Garden Street via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, and Underpass in around 11h 49m.

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