The distance between Saint Albans and Thurso is around 898km (558 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Saint Albans to Thurso by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Thurso → Saint Albans if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Farringdon then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) 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 Saint Albans to Thurso by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £68 ($81) and will take around 18h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($245).
The distance between Saint Albans and Thurso is around 898km (558 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 787km (489 miles)
It takes around 6h 5m to get from Saint Albans and Thurso by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint Albans to Thurso is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £210 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint Albans and Thurso, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £68 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Albans and Thurso. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Albans to Thurso. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL, London Kings Cross and Inverness. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 35m.
LNER and First ScotRail Service run train services between Saint Albans and Thurso. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 35m, 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 Saint Albans and Thurso. It typically takes around 18h 30m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Albans to Thurso. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bricket Wood Black Boy PH, London Finchley Road, Edinburgh Bus Station, Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 and Leirinmore Smoo Cave. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 18h 30m.
Megabus UK, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink and The Durness Bus run regular bus services between Saint Albans and Thurso. Buses run once a week and take around 18h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Albans to Thurso. We recommend that you fly from London Luton (LTN) to Inverness (INV) then take the train to Thurso. instead which will take 6h 5m.
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 Saint Albans and Thurso. The distance is around 1,023km (636 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Albans to Thurso is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around £160 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Farringdon, Fly + 5 similar | 4h 15m | £210($245) | every 3 hours | 898km (558 miles) |
Plane and Train | 6h 5m | £160($185) | every 20 mins | 947km (589 miles) |
Fly to Inverness (INV), Train | 7hrs | £230($270) | every 20 mins | 1,034km (642 miles) |
Train and Plane | 7h 10m | £175($210) | every 20 mins | 1,089km (677 miles) |
Fly to Aberdeen (ABZ), train | 8h 40m | £290($345) | every 20 mins | 1,114km (692 miles) |
Train to Gatwick Airport, plane | 8h 50m | £230($270) | every 20 mins | 1,168km (726 miles) |
Train | 12h 35m | £135($155) | once daily | 1,200km (745 miles) |
Bus | 18h 30m | £68($81) | once a week | 1,279km (795 miles) |
Drive | 11h 15m | £175($210) | on demand | 1,023km (636 miles) |
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The following major airports near Thurso offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.