How to travel from Welshpool to Thurso, United Kingdom
The distance between Welshpool and Thurso is around 735km (457 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Welshpool to Thurso 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 Thurso → Welshpool if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Wilmslow, Fly
Take the train to Wilmslow then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Wick (WIC).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£345($410)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Crewe, Haymarket then Inverness and then to Thurso.
- Duration11h 35m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£210($250)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train to Crewe, bus
Take the train to Crewe then Haymarket and then to Inverness then take the bus to Leirinmore Smoo Cave and then to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland.
- Duration13hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£170($200)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Welshpool and Thurso
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Thurso by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £110 ($135) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £345 ($410).
The distance between Welshpool and Thurso is around 735km (457 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 660km (410 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Welshpool and Thurso by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Thurso is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £345 ($410).
The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Thurso, 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 Welshpool and Thurso. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Thurso. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shrewsbury, Crewe, Haymarket and Inverness. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.
Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service, LNER and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Welshpool and Thurso. Trains depart every 20 mins 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 Welshpool and Thurso. We recommend that you take the train to Wilmslow then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Wick (WIC). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Thurso. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV) then take the train to Thurso. instead which will take 7h 40m.
The closest major airport to Thurso is Kirkwall Airport (KOI) (KOI) which is approximately 54km (34 miles) from Thurso. Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) and Stornoway Airport (SYY) (SYY) 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 Welshpool and Thurso. 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 Welshpool to Thurso is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around £240 ($285).
Compare travel optionsbetween Welshpool and Thurso
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Wilmslow, Fly + 5 similar | 4h 40m | £345($410) | every 3 hours | 735km (457 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, Fly | 5hrs | £350($415) | every 3 hours | 831km (516 miles) |
| Train to Wilmslow, plane | 7h 10m | £210($250) | every 20 mins | 856km (532 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 40m | £240($285) | every 20 mins | 956km (594 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, plane | 9h 25m | £285($340) | every 20 mins | 1,046km (650 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, plane | 11hrs | £195($230) | every 20 mins | 1,063km (661 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 11h 35m | £210($250) | every 20 mins | 1,007km (626 miles) |
| Train via Crewe | 13h 45m | £110($135) | once daily | 1,011km (628 miles) |
Train to Crewe, bus + 1 similar | 13hrs | £170($200) | once a week | 1,100km (683 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 13h 10m | £135($160) | every 20 mins | 987km (613 miles) |
Drive | 9h 40m | £150($175) | on demand | 862km (536 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Welshpool and Thurso
Train operators
Transport for Wales
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
The Durness Bus
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Aer Lingus
Airports near Thurso
The following major airports near Thurso offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Thurso
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Thurso
Stornoway Airport (SYY)
- Distance
- 169km (105 miles) from Thurso