There are 7 ways to get from Thurso to York 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 Yorktrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
10h 50m£189–285Bus
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 Leeds City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
14h 39m£44–70Bus, train
- Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
11h£95–181Drive 449 mi
- Drive from Thurso to Yorkcar 449 mi
8h 52m£112–162Train 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 Yorktrain
10h 3m£171–352Train 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 Stevenage to Yorktrain
11h 20m£146–300Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
13h 1m£185–412
Thurso to York by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thurso to York is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 14h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Thurso to York is to drive which takes 8h 52m and costs £110 - £170.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to York. However, there are services departing from Bank of Scotland and arriving at Micklegate via Bus Station Stance 3, Park and Ride and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.
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.
The distance between Thurso and York is 540 miles. The road distance is 451.6 miles.
The best way to get from Thurso to York without a car is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs £180 - £290.
It takes approximately 10h 50m to get from Thurso to York, including transfers.
Thurso to York bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bank of Scotland station.
Thurso to York train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
The best way to get from Thurso to York is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs £180 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 14h 39m.
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 Bank of Scotland to Micklegate via Bus Station Stance 3, Park and Ride, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 14h 39m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–460
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–230
- 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 Inverness to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- 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 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–22
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Thurso to York bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Thurso to York train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to York is 452 miles. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Thurso to York.
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