The distance between Middlesbrough and Thurso is around 510km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Middlesbrough 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 → Middlesbrough 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 Edinburgh Bus Station, Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 then Leirinmore Smoo Cave and then to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland.
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There are several options for getting from Middlesbrough to Thurso by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £55 ($65) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £295 ($350).
The distance between Middlesbrough and Thurso is around 510km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 468km (291 miles)
It takes around 9h 60m to get from Middlesbrough and Thurso by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Middlesbrough to Thurso is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £295 ($350).
The cheapest way to travel between Middlesbrough and Thurso, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £55 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Middlesbrough and Thurso. It typically takes around 9h 60m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Middlesbrough to Thurso. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Darlington and Inverness. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 60m.
LNER, First ScotRail Service, Northern Rail and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Middlesbrough and Thurso. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Middlesbrough and Thurso. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Middlesbrough to Thurso. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sunderland Park Lane Interchange, Edinburgh Bus Station, Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 and Leirinmore Smoo Cave. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.
FlixBus, Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and The Durness Bus run regular bus services between Middlesbrough and Thurso. Buses run once a week and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough to Thurso. There is however a flight that goes via Aberdeen (ABZ). This services will take at least 2h 60m (not including layover time).
The flight from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Thurso. The distance is around 664km (412 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middlesbrough to Thurso is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 60m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 60m | £295($350) | every 3 hours | 510km (317 miles) |
Plane and Train | 7h 20m | £295($350) | 5 times a day | 725km (451 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 9h 60m | £100($120) | once daily | 818km (509 miles) |
Train via Newcastle | 11h 30m | £100($120) | twice a week | 811km (504 miles) |
Bus | 12h 20m | £55($65) | once a week | 824km (512 miles) |
Drive | 7h 55m | £115($135) | on demand | 664km (412 miles) |
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The following major airports near Thurso offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.