How to travel from Exmouth to Thurso, United Kingdom
The distance between Exmouth and Thurso is around 987km (613 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Exmouth 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 → Exmouth if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly
Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Wick (WIC).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£430($510)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Paddington then Inverness and then to Thurso.
- Duration14h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£210($245)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Newcastle and then to Inverness then take the bus to Leirinmore Smoo Cave and then to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland.
- Duration16h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£230($275)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Exmouth and Thurso
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Exmouth to Thurso by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £175 ($210) and will take around 18h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £430 ($510).
The distance between Exmouth and Thurso is around 987km (613 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 887km (551 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Exmouth and Thurso by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Exmouth to Thurso is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx £430 ($510).
The cheapest way to travel between Exmouth and Thurso, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £175 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Exmouth and Thurso. It typically takes around 14h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Exmouth to Thurso. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Inverness. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 50m.
Great Western Railway, LNER, First ScotRail Service and CrossCountry run train services between Exmouth and Thurso. Trains depart once daily and will take around 14h 50m, 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 Exmouth and Thurso. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Wick (WIC). instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Exmouth 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 40m.
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 Exmouth and Thurso. The distance is around 1,131km (703 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exmouth to Thurso is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around £255 ($305).
Compare travel optionsbetween Exmouth and Thurso
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly + 6 similar | 5hrs | £430($510) | every 3 hours | 987km (613 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 40m | £255($305) | 5 times a day | 1,099km (683 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 9h 30m | £370($440) | 5 times a day | 1,203km (747 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane | 9h 40m | £265($315) | 5 times a day | 1,356km (842 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 9h 45m | £355($425) | 5 times a week | 1,145km (712 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 10hrs | £305($365) | 5 times a day | 1,192km (741 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 10h 55m | £230($275) | 5 times a day | 1,208km (750 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 14h 50m | £210($245) | once daily | 1,467km (912 miles) |
| Train via Edinburgh | 15h 35m | £310($370) | 5 times a day | 1,373km (853 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 16h 35m | £230($275) | once a week | 1,466km (911 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 18h 30m | £175($210) | 4 times a week | 1,317km (818 miles) |
Drive | 12h 20m | £195($230) | on demand | 1,131km (703 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Exmouth and Thurso
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Southern Service
Gatwick Express
LNER
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Bus companies
The Durness Bus
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