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13 м

Turn left

34 м

Turn right onto Clarence Street

Clarence Street, 146 м

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Turn slight right onto Gillygate

Gillygate, 286 м

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Turn right onto Bootham

Bootham, 3 km 410 м

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FlixBus

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Megabus UK

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Scottish Citylink

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Park's of Hamilton

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Stagecoach North Scotland

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FlixBus

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Duration 6h 10m

Frequency Once daily

Estimated price $38.21–$54.77

Phone +49 30 300 137 300

Customer Service +49 30 300 137 300

Email [email protected]

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Megabus UK

Website

Duration 2h 28m

Frequency Hourly

Estimated price $17.83–$25.48

Email [email protected]

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Scottish Citylink

Website

Duration 2h 41m

Frequency Every 2 hours

Estimated price $36.94–$52.22

Phone 0141 352 4444

Customer Service 0141 352 4444

Email [email protected]

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Park's of Hamilton

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Duration 3h 1m

Frequency Twice daily

Phone 01698 653164

Customer Service 01698 653164

Email [email protected]

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Stagecoach North Scotland

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Duration 3h 31m

Frequency 3 times a day

Estimated price $42.03–$56.05

Phone 01224591381

Customer Service 01224591381

Email [email protected]

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Cross Country

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LNER

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ScotRail

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Caledonian Sleeper

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TransPennine Express Service

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Cross Country

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Duration 56 min

Frequency Hourly

Estimated price $62.42–$152.85

Phone 0344 736 9123

Customer Service 0344 736 9123

Email [email protected]

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LNER

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Duration 6h 10m

Frequency Once daily

Estimated price $229.28–$318.44

Phone +44 345 722 5333

Customer Service +44 345 722 5333

Email [email protected]

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ScotRail

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Duration 3h 49m

Frequency 3 times a day

Estimated price $57.32–$127.38

Phone +44 344 811 0141

Customer Service +44 344 811 0141

Email [email protected]

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Caledonian Sleeper

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Duration 6h 24m

Frequency Twice a week

Estimated price $95.53–$127.38

Phone +44 141 555 0888

Customer Service +44 141 555 0888

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TransPennine Express Service

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Duration 1h 2m

Frequency Hourly

Estimated price $26.75–$70.06

Phone +44 345 600 1671

Customer Service +44 345 600 1671

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Loganair

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Eastern Airways

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Loganair

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Duration 1h 30m

Frequency Every day

Estimated price $152.85–$585.94

Eastern Airways

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Duration 18h 5m

Frequency Thursday and Sunday

Estimated price $318.44–$611.41

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

The cheapest way to get from York to Thurso is to bus which costs $97.83 - $163.04 and takes 15h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Thurso is to drive which takes 8h 37m and costs $141.30 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between York and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Sir George's Street Church via Leeds Cultural Stop C, Perth Broxden Park And Ride and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.

Is there a direct train between York and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from York to Thurso. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Thurso via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

How far is it from York to Thurso?

The distance between York and Thurso is 865 km. The road distance is 750.3 km.

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

The best way to get from York to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs $239.13 - $380.43 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from York to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Thurso bus from?

York to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds Cultural Stop C station.

Where do I catch the York to Thurso train from?

York to Thurso train services, operated by LNER, depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Thurso?

The best way to get from York to Thurso is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs $239.13 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $97.83 - $163.04 and takes 15h 27m.

Where does the York to Thurso bus arrive?

York to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Perth station.

Where does the York to Thurso train arrive?

York to Thurso train services, operated by LNER, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from York to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Thurso is 750 km. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from York to Thurso.

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

Book your York to Thurso train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 92+ hotels available in Thurso. Prices start at $53.48 per night.

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Park Hotel

Oldfield, Thurso

Fine

8.7

Forss House Hotel

Forss, Thurso

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Pentland

Princes Street, Thurso

Fine

7.7

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Thurso Castle

is a ruined 19th-century castle, located in Thurso, Caithness, in the Scottish Highlands. Situated in Thurso East,east of the River Thurso, the site can be seen from across the river. The current castle ruins date to 1872; A large part was demolished in 1952, although there has been a fortress here since the 12th century. Part of the castle is still habitable and remains a home of the Viscounts Thurso.

River Thurso

The River Thurso (Scottish Gaelic: Abhainn Theòrsa) has Loch Rumsdale in Caithness as its source, about 26 kilometres (16 mi) south and 14 kilometres (8 mi) west of the burgh of Thurso, Caithness, and about 2 kilometres (1 mi) south of the railway line linking the burghs of Thurso and Wick with Inverness. At its source and until it reaches Loch More the river is known also as Strathmore Water. Caithness is in the Highland area of Scotland.

Dunnet Head lighthouse

Dunnet Head Lighthouse is an active 19th century lighthouse that stands on the 300-foot (91 m) cliff top of Easter Head on Dunnet Head. The lighthouse is 66 feet (20 m) tall and was built in 1831 by Robert Stevenson, grandfather of Robert Louis Stevenson. The lighthouse was automated in 1989, and the keepers were withdrawn. It is now checked remotely by the Northern Lighthouse Board operations centre in Edinburgh.

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