How to travel from Sheffield to Thurso, United Kingdom
The distance between Sheffield and Thurso is around 701km (435 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Sheffield to Thurso by train, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Thurso → Sheffield if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, Fly
Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Wick (WIC).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£310($365)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Inverness and then to Thurso.
- Duration10h 55m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sheffield and Thurso
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sheffield to Thurso by train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £95 ($110) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £310 ($365).
The distance between Sheffield and Thurso is around 701km (435 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 594km (369 miles)
It takes around 10h 55m to get from Sheffield and Thurso by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sheffield to Thurso is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx £310 ($365).
The cheapest way to travel between Sheffield and Thurso, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £95 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sheffield and Thurso. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sheffield to Thurso. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield, Doncaster and Inverness. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.
LNER, First ScotRail Service, CrossCountry and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Sheffield and Thurso. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 10h 55m, 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 Sheffield and Thurso. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Wick (WIC). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sheffield to Thurso. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the train to Thurso. instead which will take 7h 15m.
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 Sheffield and Thurso. The distance is around 818km (508 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sheffield to Thurso is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 55m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sheffield and Thurso
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, Fly + 5 similar | 4h 45m | £310($365) | every 3 hours | 701km (435 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 15m | £185($220) | 5 times a day | 821km (510 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 7h 20m | £255($300) | 5 times a day | 979km (608 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane | 8h 60m | £160($190) | 5 times a day | 916km (569 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 9hrs | £300($355) | 5 times a day | 1,069km (665 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Train | 8h 25m | £460($545) | 5 times a day | 917km (570 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 10h 55m | £115($135) | 5 times a week | 947km (589 miles) |
| Train via Edinburgh | 11h 25m | £210($250) | 5 times a day | 967km (601 miles) |
| Train via Inverness | 12h 50m | £95($110) | twice a week | 947km (589 miles) |
Drive | 9h 15m | £140($170) | on demand | 818km (508 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sheffield and Thurso
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
The Durness Bus
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
East Midlands Railways
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
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