There are 10 ways to get from Thurso to Margate by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
14h 49m£308–483Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Marine Terracebus 022
20h 29m£89–184Drive 705.3 mi
- Drive from Thurso to Margatecar 705.3 mi
13h£174–251Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
10h 51m£175–526Bus, train
- Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the train from Inverness to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
17h 26m£239–409Train 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
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
10h 26m£162–374Train 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
- Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain
11h 5m£151–391Train, 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
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
13h 41m£219–660Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
- Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
- Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain
13h 56m£178–431Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ABZ - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain
14h 5m£190–475
Thurso to Margate by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Margate is to bus which costs £85 - £190 and takes 20h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Thurso to Margate is to train and fly which takes 10h 26m and costs £160 - £380.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Margate. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Marine Terrace via Bus Station Stance 3, Edinburgh, Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Margate. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Margate via Inverness and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 49m.
The distance between Thurso and Margate is 821 miles. The road distance is 709.4 miles.
The best way to get from Thurso to Margate without a car is to train which takes 14h 49m and costs £300 - £490.
It takes approximately 14h 49m to get from Thurso to Margate, including transfers.
Thurso to Margate bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
Thurso to Margate train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
The best way to get from Thurso to Margate is to train which takes 14h 49m and costs £300 - £490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £190 and takes 20h 29m.
What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Margate, England?
You can take a train from Thurso to Margate via Inverness, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 14h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Marine Terrace via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 20h 29m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–250
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 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £50–250
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–320
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £210–250
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
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More Questions & Answers
Thurso to Margate bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Thurso to Margate train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Margate is 709 miles. It takes approximately 13h to drive from Thurso to Margate.
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