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There are 10 ways to get from Wakefield to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    12h 26m
    £193–288

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    14h 56m
    £61–108

  3. Drive  462.4 mi

    1. Drive from Wakefield to Thursocar car 462.4 mi
    9h 12m
    £116–168

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    10h 16m
    £162–337

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    12h 55m
    £199–368

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    14h 50m
    £113–183

  7. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LBA - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    12h 41m
    £143–420

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    12h 40m
    £172–397

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    13h 15m
    £205–465

  10. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Stevenagetrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LTN - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    12h 10m
    £139–313

Wakefield to Thurso by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 564.6 mi
  • Duration: 12h 26m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Thurso via York and Inverness in around 12h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Leeds City Bus Station, Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 14h 56m.

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