The distance between Durham and Thurso is around 526km (327 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Durham to Thurso by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Thurso → Durham if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Durham (MME) to Wick (WIC).
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Take the train to Inverness and then to Thurso.
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Take the bus to Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle Coach Station then take the train to Inverness and then to Thurso.
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There are several options for getting from Durham to Thurso by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £82 ($95) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £320 ($380).
The distance between Durham and Thurso is around 526km (327 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 450km (280 miles)
It takes around 9h 40m to get from Durham and Thurso by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Durham to Thurso is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £320 ($380).
The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Thurso, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £82 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Durham and Thurso. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Durham to Thurso. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Durham and Inverness. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.
LNER and First ScotRail Service run train services between Durham and Thurso. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 9h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Durham and Thurso. We recommend that you fly from Durham (MME) to Wick (WIC). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Yes you can fly from Durham and Thurso. Flights depart from Durham (MME) and arrive at Wick (WIC) - via Aberdeen (ABZ). The flight takes around 1h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Durham to Thurso. There is however a flight that goes via Aberdeen (ABZ). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Durham to Thurso typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Durham (MME) and and arrive into Wick (WIC).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Durham and Thurso. The distance is around 622km (386 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Thurso is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 40m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 15m | £320($380) | every 3 hours | 526km (327 miles) |
Plane and Train | 7h 35m | £320($380) | 5 times a day | 742km (461 miles) |
Train | 9h 40m | £140($165) | twice a week | 759km (472 miles) |
Bus and Train | 11h 40m | £82($95) | twice a week | 796km (495 miles) |
Drive | 7h 30m | £110($130) | on demand | 622km (386 miles) |
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The following major airports near Thurso offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.