How to travel from Thurso to Welshpool, United Kingdom
The distance between Thurso and Welshpool is around 736km (457 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Thurso to Welshpool 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 Welshpool → Thurso if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train
Fly from Wick (WIC) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Shrewsbury.
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£340($400)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Inverness, Haymarket then Crewe and then to Shrewsbury.
- Duration11h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£210($250)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Shrewsbury.
- Duration12h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£130($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thurso and Welshpool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Thurso to Welshpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £110 ($135) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £340 ($400).
The distance between Thurso and Welshpool is around 736km (457 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 660km (410 miles)
It takes around 11h 35m to get from Thurso and Welshpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Thurso to Welshpool is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £340 ($400).
The cheapest way to travel between Thurso and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £110 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Thurso and Welshpool. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Thurso to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Inverness, Haymarket, Crewe and Shrewsbury. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Thurso and Welshpool. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 11h 35m, 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 Welshpool. We recommend that you fly from Wick (WIC) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Shrewsbury. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thurso to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Welshpool. instead which will take 7h 40m.
The closest major airport to Welshpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 78km (48 miles) from Welshpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Welshpool. The distance is around 862km (536 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thurso to Welshpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 11h 35m and will usually cost around £210 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Thurso and Welshpool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train + 4 similar | 4h 35m | £340($400) | every 3 hours | 736km (457 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 15m | £385($455) | every 3 hours | 831km (516 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane | 7hrs | £210($250) | twice daily | 856km (532 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 40m | £240($285) | twice daily | 956km (594 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane | 9h 25m | £285($340) | twice daily | 1,046km (650 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 11h 35m | £210($250) | twice daily | 1,007km (626 miles) |
| Train via Inverness | 13h 50m | £110($135) | 6 times a week | 1,011km (628 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 12h 40m | £130($150) | twice daily | 983km (611 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 14hrs | £170($200) | once a week | 1,097km (682 miles) |
Drive | 9h 40m | £150($175) | on demand | 862km (536 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Thurso and Welshpool
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Transport for Wales
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
The Durness Bus
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Aer Lingus
Airports near Welshpool
The following major airports near Welshpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Welshpool
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Welshpool
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Welshpool