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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to York is to bus which costs £70 - £130 and takes 14h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to York is to drive which takes 8h 52m and costs £100 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to York. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Micklegate via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and York?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to York. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at York via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Thurso to York?

The distance between Thurso and York is 540 miles. The road distance is 451.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to York without a car is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs £190 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 10h 50m to get from Thurso to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to York bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thurso to York train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to York?

The best way to get from Thurso to York is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs £190 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £130 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Thurso to York bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurso to York train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to York is 452 miles. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Thurso to York.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Thurso to York by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Yorktrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
10h 50m
£197–311
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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
14h 45m
£70–122
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
12h 31m
£162–265
Drive 449 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Yorkcar 449 mi
8h 52m
£110–159
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
10h 1m
£185–389
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
13h
£214–478
Fly Wick John O' Groats Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane WIC - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
10h 18m
£227–587
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 Stevenage to Yorktrain
11h 29m
£168–348
Fly Wick John O' Groats Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane WIC - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
9h 16m
£246–430

Thurso to York by train

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10h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 537.3 mi
Duration: 10h 50m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and York, England?

You can take a train from Thurso to York via Inverness in around 10h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Micklegate via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 14h 45m.

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