How to travel from Chichester to Thurso, United Kingdom
The distance between Chichester and Thurso is around 942km (585 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Chichester to Thurso by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Thurso → Chichester if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Horsham, Fly
Take the train to Horsham then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Wick (WIC).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost£160($185)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Horsham, London Victoria then Inverness and then to Thurso.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£145($170)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Southampton Central then Birmingham New Street and then to Edinburgh then take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to Thurso.
- Duration15h 25m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£270($320)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chichester and Thurso
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chichester to Thurso by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £81 ($95) and will take around 19h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($185).
The distance between Chichester and Thurso is around 942km (585 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 879km (546 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Chichester and Thurso by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chichester to Thurso is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £160 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Chichester and Thurso, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £81 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chichester and Thurso. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chichester to Thurso. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Horsham, London Victoria, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Inverness. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.
Southern Service, LNER, First ScotRail Service, Thameslink and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Chichester and Thurso. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chichester and Thurso. We recommend that you take the train to Horsham then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Wick (WIC). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chichester to Thurso. We recommend that you take the train to Horsham then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Inverness (INV) then take the train to Thurso. instead which will take 7hrs.
The closest major airport to Thurso is Kirkwall Airport (KOI) (KOI) which is approximately 54km (34 miles) from Thurso. Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) and Stornoway Airport (SYY) (SYY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Chichester and Thurso. The distance is around 1,135km (705 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chichester to Thurso is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around £165 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chichester and Thurso
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Horsham, Fly + 5 similar | 4h 15m | £160($185) | every 3 hours | 942km (585 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7hrs | £165($195) | every 20 mins | 1,079km (671 miles) |
| Train to Horsham, plane | 8h 10m | £190($225) | every 20 mins | 1,095km (680 miles) |
| Train to London Waterloo, plane | 8h 10m | £250($295) | every 20 mins | 1,121km (696 miles) |
| Train to Horsham, plane | 8h 40m | £220($260) | every 20 mins | 1,158km (719 miles) |
| Train to Southampton Central, plane | 10h 10m | £285($335) | every 20 mins | 1,178km (732 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 13h 35m | £145($170) | once daily | 1,284km (798 miles) |
| Train via Horsham | 16h 30m | £115($135) | once a week | 1,283km (797 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 15h 25m | £270($320) | every 20 mins | 1,256km (780 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 19h 30m | £81($95) | once a week | 1,461km (908 miles) |
Drive | 12h 25m | £195($230) | on demand | 1,135km (705 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chichester and Thurso
Train operators
Southern Service
First ScotRail Service
South Western Railway
LNER
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Autokar Polska
The Durness Bus
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Airports near Thurso
The following major airports near Thurso offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Thurso
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Thurso
Stornoway Airport (SYY)
- Distance
- 169km (105 miles) from Thurso