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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 Doncaster to Invernesstrain train London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    12h 28m
    £156–308

  2. Bus via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    16h 19m
    £53–95

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus X99
    15h 7m
    £57–100

  4. Drive  462.4 mi

    1. Drive from Wakefield to Thursocar car 462.4 mi
    9h 12m
    £116–167

  5. 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
    9h 53m
    £163–337

  6. 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
    £200–369

  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 22m
    £143–340

  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 32m
    £173–407

  9. 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
    11h 39m
    £141–304

  10. 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 8m
    £201–467

Wakefield to Thurso by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration12h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 589.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 28m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Thurso via Doncaster and Inverness in around 12h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Sir George's Street Church via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 15h 7m.

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