How to travel from Thurso to Cotswolds, United Kingdom
The distance between Thurso and Cotswolds is around 961km (597 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 45m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Thurso to Cotswolds 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 Cotswolds → Thurso if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Inverness, plane
Take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester.
- Duration7h 45m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£225($265)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Inverness, Haymarket then Wolverhampton and then to Cheltenham Spa.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£265($310)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Leirinmore Smoo Cave and then to Inverness Farraline Park then take the train to Haymarket and then to Birmingham New Street then take the bus to Gloucester.
- Duration16hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£175($205)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thurso and Cotswolds
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Thurso to Cotswolds by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £79 ($95) and will take around 19h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($265).
The distance between Thurso and Cotswolds is around 961km (597 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 574km (357 miles)
It takes around 12h 30m to get from Thurso and Cotswolds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Thurso to Cotswolds is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 45m and will set you back approx £225 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Thurso and Cotswolds, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £79 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Thurso and Cotswolds. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Thurso to Cotswolds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Inverness, Haymarket, Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Thurso and Cotswolds. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 12h 30m, 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 Thurso and Cotswolds. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 7h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thurso to Cotswolds. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 7h 55m.
The closest major airport to Cotswolds is Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Cotswolds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Thurso and Cotswolds. The distance is around 963km (599 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thurso to Cotswolds is to take the train which takes, on average, 12h 30m and will usually cost around £265 ($310).
Compare travel optionsbetween Thurso and Cotswolds
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Inverness, plane + 6 similar | 7h 45m | £225($265) | 5 times a week | 1,045km (649 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 55m | £250($295) | 5 times a week | 961km (597 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane | 8h 60m | £265($315) | 5 times a week | 1,199km (745 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane | 9h 10m | £265($315) | 5 times a week | 987km (614 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane | 9h 25m | £220($260) | 5 times a week | 1,191km (740 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane | 9h 35m | £295($350) | 5 times a week | 1,052km (653 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane | 9h 45m | £335($400) | 5 times a week | 1,149km (714 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 12h 30m | £265($310) | every 20 mins | 1,096km (681 miles) |
| Train via Inverness | 14h 10m | £280($330) | 5 times a week | 1,195km (742 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 16hrs | £175($205) | once a week | 1,209km (751 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 19h 40m | £79($95) | 5 times a week | 1,167km (725 miles) |
Drive | 10h 40m | £165($195) | on demand | 963km (599 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Thurso and Cotswolds
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Thameslink
Airlines
Loganair
Bus companies
The Durness Bus
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Cotswolds
The following major airports near Cotswolds offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Humberside Airport (HUY)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Cotswolds
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 59km (36 miles) from Cotswolds
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Cotswolds