How to travel from Thurso to Worcester, United Kingdom
The distance between Thurso and Worcester is around 774km (481 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Thurso to Worcester by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Worcester → Thurso if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Wick (WIC) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost£270($320)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Inverness, Edinburgh then Birmingham New Street and then to Worcester Foregate Street.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£215($255)
Multiple train operators
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, train
Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then take the train to Crewe then Smethwick Galton Bridge and then to Worcester Foregate Street.
- Duration14hrs
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£84($100)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thurso and Worcester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Thurso to Worcester by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £74 ($87) and will take around 14h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £270 ($320).
The distance between Thurso and Worcester is around 774km (481 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 717km (445 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Thurso and Worcester by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Thurso to Worcester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £270 ($320).
The cheapest way to travel between Thurso and Worcester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £74 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Thurso and Worcester. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Thurso to Worcester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Inverness, Edinburgh and Birmingham New Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and London Midland run train services between Thurso and Worcester. Trains depart twice 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
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Thurso and Worcester. We recommend that you fly from Wick (WIC) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thurso to Worcester. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street. instead which will take 6h 50m.
The closest major airport to Worcester is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Worcester. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Worcester. The distance is around 914km (568 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thurso to Worcester is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around £210 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Thurso and Worcester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 4h 20m | £270($320) | every 3 hours | 774km (481 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 50m | £210($250) | twice daily | 898km (558 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane | 8h 5m | £175($205) | twice daily | 1,119km (696 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane | 8h 15m | £250($295) | twice daily | 925km (575 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane | 8h 30m | £250($295) | twice daily | 1,187km (738 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane | 8h 30m | £260($305) | twice daily | 989km (614 miles) |
Train | 12h 20m | £215($255) | twice daily | 1,053km (654 miles) |
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, train + 1 similar | 14hrs | £84($100) | 6 times a week | 1,015km (630 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 14h 60m | £74($87) | twice daily | 1,023km (636 miles) |
Drive | 10h 5m | £160($185) | on demand | 914km (568 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Thurso and Worcester
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Aer Lingus
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Worcester
The following major airports near Worcester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 44km (27 miles) from Worcester
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Worcester
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 96km (59 miles) from Worcester