How to travel from Thurso to Seaton, United Kingdom

The distance between Thurso and Seaton is around 494km (307 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Thurso to Seaton by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Seaton Carew.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £175($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Inverness then Newcastle and then to Seaton Carew.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Newcastle upon Tyne St James Boulevard then take the train to Seaton Carew.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £90($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Seaton Carew.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance655km (407 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thurso and Seaton

There are several options for getting from Thurso to Seaton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £90 ($105) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($205).

The distance between Thurso and Seaton is around 494km (307 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 878km (545 miles)

It takes around 9h 45m to get from Thurso and Seaton 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 Seaton is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £175 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Thurso and Seaton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £90 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Thurso and Seaton. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Thurso to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Inverness and Newcastle. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, Northern Rail and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Thurso and Seaton. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 45m, 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 Seaton. We recommend that you fly from Wick (WIC) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Seaton Carew. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thurso to Seaton. We recommend that you fly from Wick (WIC) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Seaton Carew. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Seaton is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Seaton. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Seaton. The distance is around 655km (407 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 Seaton is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

How do I get from Thurso to Seaton

Compare travel optionsbetween Thurso and Seaton

Transport options from Thurso to Seaton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
£175($205)
once daily494km (307 miles)
Train and Plane8h 35m
£190($225)
twice daily958km (595 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 45m
£95($110)
once daily788km (490 miles)
Train via Inverness11h 30m
£90($105)
once a week788km (490 miles)
Train and Bus
12h 15m
£90($105)
once daily808km (502 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
£115($135)
on demand655km (407 miles)

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Airports near Seaton

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

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Seaton
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Seaton
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Seaton