How to travel from Londonderry to Thurso, United Kingdom

The distance between Londonderry and Thurso is around 746km (464 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Londonderry to Thurso by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Derry (LDY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Perth then Inverness and then to Thurso.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    £310($365)
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Train, Ferry and Bus

Take the train to Belfast Great Victoria Street then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then take the train to Inverness and then to Thurso.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £110($135)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Thurso.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Londonderry and Thurso

There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Thurso by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £110 ($135) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 8h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £310 ($365).

The distance between Londonderry and Thurso is around 746km (464 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 462km (287 miles)

It takes around 14h 20m to get from Londonderry and Thurso by train, ferry and bus.

The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Thurso is to fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 55m and will set you back approx £310 ($365).

The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Thurso is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £110 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Thurso. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Perth then Inverness and then to Thurso. instead which will take 8h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Thurso. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Perth then Inverness and then to Thurso. instead which will take 8h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Londonderry to Thurso. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Perth then Inverness and then to Thurso. instead which will take 8h 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Londonderry to Thurso. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Great Victoria Street then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then take the train to Inverness and then to Thurso. instead which will take 14h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Thurso is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 14h 20m and will usually cost around £110 ($135).

How do I get from Londonderry to Thurso

Compare travel optionsbetween Londonderry and Thurso

Transport options from Londonderry to Thurso
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
8h 55m
£310($365)
every 20 mins752km (467 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus
14h 20m
£110($135)
every 20 mins899km (559 miles)
Car and Ferry
10h 40m
£115($135)
every 4 hours746km (464 miles)

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Airports near Thurso

The following major airports near Thurso offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

KOI
Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Thurso
INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Thurso
SYY
Stornoway Airport (SYY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
169km (105 miles) from Thurso