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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to London is to bus which costs £75 - £130 and takes 18h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to London is to train and fly which takes 8h 14m and costs £130 - £430.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to London. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at London Victoria via Bus Station Stance 3 and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and London?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to London. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at King's Cross via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.

How far is it from Thurso to London?

The distance between Thurso and London is 729 miles. The road distance is 639.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to London without a car is to train which takes 12h 57m and costs £260 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 12h 57m to get from Thurso to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thurso to London train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to London?

The best way to get from Thurso to London is to train which takes 12h 57m and costs £260 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £130 and takes 18h 31m.

Where does the Thurso to London bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurso to London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to London is 639 miles. It takes approximately 12h 6m to drive from Thurso to London.

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

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Thurso to London - 8 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 King's Crosstrain Inverness - London Kings Cross
12h 57m
£267–401
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 London Victoriabus
18h 31m
£77–126
Drive 635.8 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Londoncar 635.8 mi
12h 6m
£155–224
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
8h 14m
£132–424
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Inverness to London Eustontrain Inverness - London Euston
15h 23m
£184–299
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
8h 14m
£126–284
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
8h 27m
£121–304
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
11h 13m
£196–603

Thurso to London by train

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Distance: 725 mi
Duration: 12h 57m

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You can take a train from Thurso to King's Cross via Inverness in around 12h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to London Victoria via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Park and Ride in around 18h 31m.

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