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Nine ways to Travel from Carlisle to Thurso

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Cheapest
By car (577 km)
6 h 36 min
577 km.
from $31
Other
Rideshare
6 h 36 min
577 km.
from $7.53
Train
10 h 37 min
411 km.
from $323.05
Bus
10 h 39 min
411 km.
from $121.40
Bus via Galashiels
13 h 43 min
412 km.
from $108.43
Train, Plane (Train to Edinburgh Airport)
9 h 58 min
411 km.
from $463.99
Train, Plane (Train to Ringway Airport)
10 h 41 min
411 km.
from $287.70
Train, Plane (Train)
16 h 4 min
411 km.
from $286.79
Train, Plane (Train)
9 h 21 min
411 km.
from $268.04

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Carlisle to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62

Park's of Hamilton

Phone:
01698 653164
Email:
Website:
parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$53.16
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bank
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.50–$53.16

Borders Buses

Phone:
01896 754350
Email:
Website:
bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Market Hall to Galashiels
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$7.59–$10.76
Bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Surgeons'
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.96–$8.86

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.16–$164.55

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$69.62
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$151.89
Train from Inverness to Thurso
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$51.90–$113.92
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$46.83–$101.26

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Carlisle to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$120.25

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.11–$75.95
Train from Carlisle to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$88.60
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$40.50

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.13–$13.92

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$886.04
Plane from Ringway Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$582.26

Eastern Airways

Website:
easternairways.com/
Plane from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Wick
Ave. Duration:
18h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$417.71
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Wick
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$202.52

Other operators

Pentland Ferries

Phone:
+44 (0)800 688 8998
Email:
Website:
pentlandferries.co.uk/
Other from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$23.43

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Thurso?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Thurso is to bus which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 10h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Thurso?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Thurso is to drive which takes 6h 38m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Sir George's Street Church via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Thurso via Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Thurso?

The distance between Carlisle and Thurso is 697 km. The road distance is 564.7 km.

How do I travel from Carlisle to Thurso without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs $119.57 - $402.17 .

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to Thurso?

It takes approximately 10h 37m to get from Carlisle to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Thurso bus from?

Carlisle to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Thurso train from?

Carlisle to Thurso train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Thurso?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Thurso is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs $119.57 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 10h 39m.

Where does the Carlisle to Thurso bus arrive?

Carlisle to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Carlisle to Thurso train arrive?

Carlisle to Thurso train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Thurso is 565 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Carlisle to Thurso.

How do I get a train ticket from Carlisle to Thurso?

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 95+ hotels available in Thurso. Prices start at $51.73 per night.
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