There are 8 ways to get from Thurso to Penrith by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry
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Train via Glasgow
best- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
10h 21m£171–321Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Glasgow to Penrithbus
11h 9m£56–99Drive 369.4 mi
- Drive from Thurso to Penrithcar 369.4 mi
7h 3m£91–131Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
10h 24m£186–394Train
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain
10h 51m£146–321Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
- Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
11h 39m£80–145Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
9h 5m£242–510Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
9h 40m£229–515
Thurso to Penrith by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Penrith is to bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 11h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Thurso to Penrith is to drive which takes 7h 3m and costs £90 - £140.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Penrith via Bus Station Stance 3 and Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Inverness and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
The distance between Thurso and Penrith is 450 miles. The road distance is 371.5 miles.
The best way to get from Thurso to Penrith without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 10h 21m and costs £170 - £330.
It takes approximately 10h 21m to get from Thurso to Penrith, including transfers.
Thurso to Penrith bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
Thurso to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
The best way to get from Thurso to Penrith is to train via Glasgow which takes 10h 21m and costs £170 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 11h 9m.
What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Penrith, England?
You can take a train from Thurso to Penrith North Lakes via Inverness, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 10h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Penrith via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Glasgow in around 11h 9m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £170–300
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £170–300
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £85–230
Flights from Kirkwall to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £220–410
Flights from Kirkwall to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £160–410
- 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 Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £70–140
- 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 Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- 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
- Phone
- +44 845 600 0449
- [email protected]
- Website
- NorthLink Ferries
Ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- NorthLink Ferries
- Low
- £13–17
- Peak
- £16–19
Ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- NorthLink Ferries
- Low
- £13–17
- Peak
- £16–19
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More Questions & Answers
Thurso to Penrith bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Thurso to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Penrith is 372 miles. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Thurso to Penrith.
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