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.
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 Middlesbrough → Thurso if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Inverness and then to Darlington.
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Take the bus to Leirinmore Smoo Cave, Inverness Farraline Park, Edinburgh Bus Station then Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street and then to Middlesbrough.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 9h 50m | £95($115) | once daily | 818km (508 miles) |
Train via Inverness | 11h 50m | £100($120) | once a week | 811km (504 miles) |
Bus | 13h 45m | £45($53) | once a week | 840km (522 miles) |
Drive | 7h 55m | £115($135) | on demand | 662km (411 miles) |
Scottish Citylink
The Durness Bus
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Eastern Airways
Loganair
The following major airports near Middlesbrough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.