How to travel from Thurso to Reading, United Kingdom

The distance between Thurso and Reading is around 882km (548 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Thurso to Reading by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Wick (WIC) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £170($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Inverness then London Kings Cross and then to Reading.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Leirinmore Smoo Cave, Inverness Farraline Park then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Heathrow Airport London T23.

  • Duration18h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £49($58)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Reading.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Distance1,035km (643 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thurso and Reading

There are several options for getting from Thurso to Reading by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £49 ($58) and will take around 18h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($205).

The distance between Thurso and Reading is around 882km (548 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 810km (503 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Thurso and Reading by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Thurso to Reading is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £170 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Thurso and Reading, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £49 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Thurso and Reading. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Thurso to Reading. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Inverness, London Kings Cross and Paddington. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, Great Western Railway and Elizabeth Line run train services between Thurso and Reading. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 20m, 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 Reading. It typically takes around 18h 10m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Thurso to Reading. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leirinmore Smoo Cave, Inverness Farraline Park, Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 18h 10m.

The Durness Bus, Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Thurso and Reading. Buses run once a week and take around 18h 10m 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 Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 6h 40m.

The closest major airport to Reading is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Reading. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) 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 Reading. The distance is around 1,035km (643 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thurso to Reading is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around £205 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Thurso and Reading

Transport options from Thurso to Reading
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
3h 50m
£170($205)
every 3 hours882km (548 miles)
Train and Plane6h 40m
£205($240)
twice daily1,017km (632 miles)
Train to Inverness, plane7h 10m
£180($215)
twice daily1,045km (649 miles)
Train to Inverness, plane7h 25m
£170($200)
twice daily1,094km (680 miles)
Train to Inverness, plane8h 20m
£265($315)
twice daily1,097km (682 miles)
Train to Inverness, plane9h 15m
£225($265)
twice daily1,172km (728 miles)
Train
12h 20m
£135($160)
once daily1,229km (763 miles)
Bus
18h 10m
£49($58)
once a week1,301km (808 miles)
Drive
11h 30m
£180($210)
on demand1,035km (643 miles)

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Airports near Reading

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

LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Reading
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Reading
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Reading