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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Thurso is to bus which costs £75 - £170 and takes 14h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Thurso is to drive which takes 7h 36m and costs £95 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Bus Station Night Std, Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Thurso via Oxenholme Lake District, Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

How far is it from Windermere to Thurso?

The distance between Windermere and Thurso is 496 miles. The road distance is 397.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 12h 42m and costs £170 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 12h 42m to get from Windermere to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Thurso bus from?

Windermere to Thurso bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Rail Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Thurso train from?

Windermere to Thurso train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Windermere to Thurso?

The best way to get from Windermere to Thurso is to train which takes 12h 42m and costs £170 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £170 and takes 14h 28m.

Where does the Windermere to Thurso bus arrive?

Windermere to Thurso bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Windermere to Thurso train arrive?

Windermere to Thurso train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Thurso is 398 miles. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Windermere to Thurso.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 42m
£174–357
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus X8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus
14h 28m
£77–163
Drive 395.4 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Thursocar 395.4 mi
7h 36m
£97–141
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 20m
£181–400
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Barclays Bank to Bus Stationbus 508
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
14h 44m
£98–158

Windermere to Thurso by train

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12h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 492.9 mi
Duration: 12h 42m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Thurso via Oxenholme Lake District, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 12h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Bus Station Night Std, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 14h 28m.

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