How to travel from Wrexham to Thurso, United Kingdom
The distance between Wrexham and Thurso is around 715km (444 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Wrexham to Thurso 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 Thurso → Wrexham if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Manchester Airport, Fly
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Wick (WIC).
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£350($415)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Haymarket then Inverness and then to Thurso.
- Duration10h 55m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train to Haymarket, bus
Take the train to Haymarket and then to Inverness then take the bus to Leirinmore Smoo Cave and then to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland.
- Duration12h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£155($185)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wrexham and Thurso
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Wrexham to Thurso by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £105 ($125) 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 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £350 ($415).
The distance between Wrexham and Thurso is around 715km (444 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 618km (384 miles)
It takes around 10h 55m to get from Wrexham and Thurso by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wrexham to Thurso is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £350 ($415).
The cheapest way to travel between Wrexham and Thurso, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £105 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Wrexham and Thurso. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Wrexham to Thurso. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, Haymarket and Inverness. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.
Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service, LNER, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Wrexham and Thurso. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 10h 55m, 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 Wrexham and Thurso. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Wick (WIC). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wrexham to Thurso. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the train to Thurso. instead which will take 7h 20m.
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 Wrexham and Thurso. The distance is around 814km (506 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wrexham to Thurso is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 55m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Wrexham and Thurso
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Manchester Airport, Fly + 5 similar | 4h 50m | £350($415) | every 3 hours | 715km (444 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, Fly | 5h 10m | £355($420) | every 3 hours | 847km (527 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 20m | £220($260) | every 20 mins | 835km (519 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, plane | 7h 50m | £250($295) | every 20 mins | 972km (604 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 9hrs | £195($230) | every 20 mins | 930km (578 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, plane | 9h 35m | £295($350) | every 20 mins | 1,063km (661 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 10h 55m | £195($230) | every 20 mins | 933km (580 miles) |
| Train via Preston | 13h 45m | £105($125) | once daily | 950km (591 miles) |
Train to Haymarket, bus + 1 similar | 12h 25m | £155($185) | once a week | 1,027km (638 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 12h 50m | £135($160) | every 20 mins | 939km (584 miles) |
Drive | 9h 10m | £140($165) | on demand | 814km (506 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Wrexham and Thurso
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
The Durness Bus
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
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