How to travel from Thurso to Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

The distance between Thurso and Middlesbrough is around 662km (411 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Thurso to Middlesbrough by 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 MiddlesbroughThurso if you're planning a return trip.

1
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Inverness and then to Darlington.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
2
5 x bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Leirinmore Smoo Cave, Inverness Farraline Park, Edinburgh Bus Station then Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £45($53)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
3
car
+

Drive

Drive to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance662km (411 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thurso and Middlesbrough

There are several options for getting from Thurso to Middlesbrough by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 7h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($135).

The distance between Thurso and Middlesbrough is around 662km (411 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 468km (291 miles)

It takes around 9h 50m to get from Thurso and Middlesbrough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Thurso to Middlesbrough is to drive which takes around 7h 55m and will set you back approx £115 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Thurso and Middlesbrough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Thurso and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Thurso to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Inverness and Darlington. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper and Northern Rail run train services between Thurso and Middlesbrough. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Thurso and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Thurso to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leirinmore Smoo Cave, Inverness Farraline Park, Edinburgh Bus Station and Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.

The Durness Bus, Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus run regular bus services between Thurso and Middlesbrough. Buses run once a week and take around 13h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thurso to Middlesbrough. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness and then to Darlington. instead which will take 9h 50m.

The closest major airport to Middlesbrough is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) 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 Middlesbrough. The distance is around 662km (411 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thurso to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 50m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

How do I get from Thurso to Middlesbrough

Compare travel optionsbetween Thurso and Middlesbrough

Transport options from Thurso to Middlesbrough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
9h 50m
£95($115)
once daily818km (508 miles)
Train via Inverness11h 50m
£100($120)
once a week811km (504 miles)
Bus
13h 45m
£45($53)
once a week840km (522 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
£115($135)
on demand662km (411 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Thurso and Middlesbrough

Bus companies

Train operators

Airlines

Airports near Middlesbrough

The following major airports near Middlesbrough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Middlesbrough
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Middlesbrough