How to travel from Cotswolds to Thurso, United Kingdom
The distance between Cotswolds and Thurso is around 836km (519 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Cotswolds 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 → Cotswolds if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Wick (WIC).
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost£355($420)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Birmingham New Street, Haymarket then Inverness and then to Thurso.
- Duration12h 25m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost£265($315)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then take the train to Haymarket and then to Inverness then take the bus to Leirinmore Smoo Cave and then to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland.
- Duration15hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£175($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cotswolds and Thurso
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Thurso by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £115 ($135) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £355 ($420).
The distance between Cotswolds and Thurso is around 836km (519 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 574km (357 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from Cotswolds and Thurso by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Thurso is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx £355 ($420).
The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Thurso, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £115 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cotswolds and Thurso. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cotswolds to Thurso. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Haymarket and Inverness. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.
CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service, LNER, Great Western Railway, London Midland, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Cotswolds and Thurso. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 12h 25m, 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 Cotswolds and Thurso. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Wick (WIC). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Thurso. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the train to Thurso. instead which will take 7h 55m.
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 Cotswolds and Thurso. The distance is around 965km (600 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Thurso is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around £225 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cotswolds and Thurso
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly + 6 similar | 5h 10m | £355($420) | 5 times a week | 836km (519 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 7h 50m | £250($295) | 5 times a week | 961km (597 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 55m | £225($265) | 5 times a week | 1,044km (649 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane | 8h 60m | £275($325) | 5 times a week | 1,198km (745 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane | 9h 20m | £270($320) | 5 times a week | 1,190km (740 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 9h 35m | £295($350) | 5 times a week | 1,051km (653 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 11h 5m | £195($230) | 5 times a week | 1,153km (716 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 12h 25m | £265($315) | 5 times a day | 1,096km (681 miles) |
| Train via Edinburgh | 14h 20m | £280($330) | 5 times a week | 1,195km (742 miles) |
| Train via Worcester Foregate Street | 15h 40m | £115($135) | 5 times a week | 1,121km (697 miles) |
Bus and Train | 15hrs | £175($205) | once a week | 1,211km (752 miles) |
Drive | 10h 40m | £165($200) | on demand | 965km (600 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cotswolds and Thurso
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Thameslink
LNER
Bus companies
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