There are 8 ways to get from Thurso to London by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
- Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain Inverness - London Kings Cross
12h 57m£249–365Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus
- Take the bus from Park and Ride to London Victoriabus
18h 41m£64–97Drive 635.7 mi
- Drive from Thurso to Londoncar 635.7 mi
12h 6m£158–229Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
8h 15m£124–427Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
- Take the train from Inverness to London Eustontrain Inverness - London Euston
15h 35m£132–192Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
- Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
8h 14m£111–246Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
8h 22m£110–297Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
11h 14m£163–507
Thurso to London by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thurso to London is to bus which costs £60 - £100 and takes 18h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Thurso to London is to train and fly which takes 8h 14m and costs £110 - £250.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to London. However, there are services departing from Bank of Scotland and arriving at London Victoria via Bus Station Stance 3 and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 41m.
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.
The distance between Thurso and London is 729 miles. The road distance is 639.4 miles.
The best way to get from Thurso to London without a car is to train which takes 12h 57m and costs £240 - £370.
It takes approximately 12h 57m to get from Thurso to London, including transfers.
Thurso to London bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bank of Scotland station.
Thurso to London train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
The best way to get from Thurso to London is to train which takes 12h 57m and costs £240 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 18h 41m.
What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and London, England?
You can take a train from Thurso to King's Cross via Inverness in around 12h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bank of Scotland to London Victoria via Bus Station Stance 3 and Park and Ride in around 18h 41m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–270
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £210–650
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–270
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–300
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £220–290
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Thurso to London bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Thurso to London train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to London is 639 miles. It takes approximately 12h 6m to drive from Thurso to London.
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