The distance between Northampton and Thurso is around 784km (487 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Northampton 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.
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Take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Wick (WIC).
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Take the train to Crewe, Haymarket then Inverness and then to Thurso.
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Take the bus to Edinburgh, 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 Northampton to Thurso by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £52 ($62) and will take around 16h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £315 ($375).
The distance between Northampton and Thurso is around 784km (487 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 726km (451 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Northampton and Thurso by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Northampton to Thurso is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx £315 ($375).
The cheapest way to travel between Northampton and Thurso, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £52 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Northampton and Thurso. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Northampton to Thurso. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milton Keynes Central, Crewe, Haymarket and Inverness. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.
Avanti West Coast, London Midland, First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Northampton and Thurso. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 11h 50m, 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 Northampton and Thurso. It typically takes around 16h 45m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Northampton to Thurso. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14, Edinburgh, Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 and Leirinmore Smoo Cave. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 16h 45m.
National Express, Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and The Durness Bus run regular bus services between Northampton and Thurso. Buses run once a week and take around 16h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Northampton to Thurso. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV) then take the train to Thurso. instead which will take 6h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Northampton and Thurso. The distance is around 958km (595 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Northampton to Thurso is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around £210 ($245).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Birmingham International, Fly + 5 similar | 3h 60m | £315($375) | every 3 hours | 784km (487 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 40m | £210($245) | every 20 mins | 909km (565 miles) |
Plane and Train | 6h 45m | £155($185) | every 20 mins | 1,000km (622 miles) |
Train to London Euston, plane | 7h 25m | £225($265) | every 20 mins | 1,103km (685 miles) |
Train to Birmingham International, plane | 8h 25m | £255($300) | every 20 mins | 1,000km (621 miles) |
Train to London Euston, plane | 8h 60m | £285($340) | every 20 mins | 1,183km (735 miles) |
Train | 11h 50m | £230($270) | every 20 mins | 1,122km (697 miles) |
Bus | 16h 45m | £52($62) | once a week | 1,146km (712 miles) |
Drive | 10h 35m | £165($195) | on demand | 958km (595 miles) |
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The Durness Bus
The following major airports near Thurso offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.