The distance between Oxford and Thurso is around 944km (586 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 45m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Oxford 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 → Oxford if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV) then take the train to Thurso.
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street, Edinburgh then Inverness and then to Thurso.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Glasgow, 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 Oxford to Thurso by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 16h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($290).
The distance between Oxford and Thurso is around 944km (586 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 774km (481 miles)
It takes around 12h 45m to get from Oxford and Thurso by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oxford to Thurso is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx £245 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Thurso, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oxford and Thurso. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Oxford to Thurso. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street, Edinburgh and Inverness. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.
CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service, LNER, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Oxford and Thurso. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 12h 45m, 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 Oxford and Thurso. It typically takes around 16h 60m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Oxford to Thurso. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Glasgow, Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 and Leirinmore Smoo Cave. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 16h 60m.
National Express, Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and The Durness Bus run regular bus services between Oxford and Thurso. Buses run once a week and take around 16h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Thurso. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Inverness (INV) then take the train to Thurso. instead which will take 7h 10m.
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 Oxford and Thurso. The distance is around 995km (618 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Thurso is to take the train which takes, on average, 12h 45m and will usually cost around £240 ($285).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Birmingham International, plane + 5 similar | 6h 45m | £245($290) | every 20 mins | 944km (586 miles) |
Train and Plane | 7h 10m | £240($285) | every 20 mins | 1,096km (681 miles) |
Train to London Paddington, plane | 7h 30m | £195($230) | every 20 mins | 1,088km (676 miles) |
Train to London Paddington, plane | 7h 40m | £190($225) | every 20 mins | 1,161km (722 miles) |
Train to Birmingham International, plane | 8h 30m | £290($345) | every 20 mins | 1,034km (643 miles) |
Train to London Paddington, plane | 8h 45m | £305($360) | every 20 mins | 1,176km (731 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 12h 45m | £240($285) | every 20 mins | 1,125km (699 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 15h 5m | £170($205) | once daily | 1,141km (709 miles) |
Bus | 16h 60m | £53($63) | once a week | 1,203km (748 miles) |
Drive | 10h 60m | £170($205) | on demand | 995km (618 miles) |
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The following major airports near Thurso offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.