How to Travel from
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cardiff to Thurso
Composite routes from Cardiff to Thurso
Cheapest
11 h 55 min
Car
1007 km.
from $55
Other
16 h 9 min
788 km.
from $590.48
19 h 27 min
788 km.
from $166.70
17 h 45 min
Train
789 km.
from $757.21
9 h 45 min
Train, Plane
790 km.
from $248.27
13 h 27 min
Train, Plane
790 km.
from $287.40
12 h 38 min
Train, Plane
790 km.
from $327.04
13 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
790 km.
from $265.85
10 h 55 min
Train, Plane
790 km.
from $328.71
Route Navigator Cardiff - Thurso
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47 м
47 м
Turn left onto Quay Street
Quay Street, 48 м
48 м
Turn right onto Westgate Street
Westgate Street, 224 м
224 м
Turn right onto Westgate Street
Westgate Street, 37 м
37 м
Turn slight left onto Castle Street
Castle Street, 250 м
250 м
Turn left onto Kingsway
Kingsway, 289 м
289 м
Turn right onto Boulevard de Nantes
Boulevard de Nantes, 2 km 718 м
2 km 718 м
Turn slight left onto Newport Road
Newport Road, 2 km 861 м
2 km 861 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Newport Road
Newport Road, 247 м
247 м
Keep left
1 km 952 м
1 km 952 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Llanedeyrn Interchange
Llanedeyrn Interchange, 4 km 358 м
4 km 358 м
Keep right onto A48(M)
4 km 969 м
4 km 969 м
Keep left onto A48(M)
7 km 147 м
7 km 147 м
Keep left onto M4 and take A4051 toward Cwmbran, Newport, Caerleon
Cwmbran, Newport, Caerleon, A4051, 1 km 513 м
1 km 513 м
Keep left and take A4051 North toward Cwmbran
Cwmbran, A4051 North, 3 km 529 м
3 km 529 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Woodlands roundabout
Woodlands roundabout, 427 м
427 м
Keep left
2 km 861 м
2 km 861 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Turnpike Road
Turnpike Road, 1 km 385 м
1 km 385 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Croesyceiliog Bypass
Croesyceiliog Bypass, 2 km 62 м
2 km 62 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A4042
2 km 640 м
2 km 640 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A4042
2 km 616 м
2 km 616 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto A4042
2 km 693 м
2 km 693 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Usk Road
Usk Road, 1 km 472 м
1 km 472 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Usk Road
Usk Road, 12 km 670 м
12 km 670 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto A40
257 м
257 м
Keep left onto A465
35 km 279 м
35 km 279 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Belmont Road
Belmont Road, 2 km 854 м
2 km 854 м
Continue onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 1 km 963 м
1 km 963 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Edgar Street
Edgar Street, 1 km 761 м
1 km 761 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Newtown Road
Newtown Road, 384 м
384 м
Turn slight right onto Holmer Road
Holmer Road, 1 km 11 м
1 km 11 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Holmer Roundabout
Holmer Roundabout, 12 km 276 м
12 km 276 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A49
5 km 787 м
5 km 787 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A49
1 km 376 м
1 km 376 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto A49
13 km 80 м
13 km 80 м
Keep left onto B4361 and drive toward Richard's Castle, Ludlow
Richard's Castle, Ludlow, 83 м
83 м
Continue onto Overton Road
Overton Road, 3 km 39 м
3 km 39 м
Keep left onto Lower Broad Street
Lower Broad Street, 130 м
130 м
Turn right onto St John's Road
St John's Road, 200 м
200 м
Turn left onto Old Street
Old Street, 1 km 92 м
1 km 92 м
Continue onto Bromfield Road
Bromfield Road, 11 km 456 м
11 km 456 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Shrewsbury Road
Shrewsbury Road, 100 м
100 м
Turn left onto Shrewsbury Road and drive toward Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Road, Shrewsbury, 29 km 186 м
29 km 186 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Bayston Hill Roundabout
Bayston Hill Roundabout, 4 km 585 м
4 km 585 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Emstrey Island
Emstrey Island, 2 km 668 м
2 km 668 м
Keep left and take A49 toward Whitchurch, Newcastle
Whitchurch, Newcastle, A49, 3 km 642 м
3 km 642 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Sundorne Roundabout
Sundorne Roundabout, 2 km 146 м
2 km 146 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Battlefield Roundabout
Battlefield Roundabout, 406 м
406 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Shrewsbury Road
Shrewsbury Road, 23 km 512 м
23 km 512 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Heath Road
Heath Road, 2 km 854 м
2 km 854 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Heath Road
Heath Road, 1 km 746 м
1 km 746 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Prees Road
Prees Road, 1 km 814 м
1 km 814 м
Turn left onto Dodington
Dodington, 1 km 783 м
1 km 783 м
Turn right onto Yardington
Yardington, 136 м
136 м
Turn left onto Bargates
Bargates, 179 м
179 м
Turn left onto Bargates
Bargates, 58 м
58 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tarporley Road
Tarporley Road, 1 km 268 м
1 km 268 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tarporley Road
Tarporley Road, 19 km 413 м
19 km 413 м
Turn left onto Nantwich Road
Nantwich Road, 1 km 568 м
1 km 568 м
Continue onto Tarporley Bypass
Tarporley Bypass, 2 km 874 м
2 km 874 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tarporley Bypass
Tarporley Bypass, 12 km 484 м
12 km 484 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Weaverham Bypass
Weaverham Bypass, 4 km 109 м
4 km 109 м
Keep right onto Tarporley Road
Tarporley Road, 5 km 289 м
5 km 289 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tarporley Road
Tarporley Road, 1 km 486 м
1 km 486 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto London Road
London Road, 4 km 379 м
4 km 379 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Wilderspool Causeway
Wilderspool Causeway, 318 м
318 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Mersey Street
Mersey Street, 1 km 571 м
1 km 571 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Fennel Street
Fennel Street, 301 м
301 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lythgoes Lane
Lythgoes Lane, 3 km 689 м
3 km 689 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Winwick Road
Winwick Road, 1 km 893 м
1 km 893 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Newton Road
Newton Road, 1 km 690 м
1 km 690 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Winwick Link Road
Winwick Link Road, 2 km 838 м
2 km 838 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Winwick Interchange
Winwick Interchange, 9 km 811 м
9 km 811 м
Keep right onto M6
312 km 79 м
312 km 79 м
Keep left and take M73, (M80), (M8), (A721) toward Stirling, Kincardine Bridge, Glasgow, Uddingston
Stirling, Kincardine Bridge, Glasgow, Uddingston, M73, (M80), (M8), (A721), 418 м
418 м
Keep right onto M73 and take M73, (M80), (M8) toward Stirling, Kincardine Bridge, Glasgow
Stirling, Kincardine Bridge, Glasgow, M73, (M80), (M8), 24 km 553 м
24 km 553 м
Keep right onto M80 and drive toward Perth, Stirling
Perth, Stirling, 20 km 226 м
20 km 226 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Keir Roundabout
Keir Roundabout, 11 km 635 м
11 km 635 м
Keep left onto A822
18 km 769 м
18 km 769 м
Turn right onto Broich Road
Broich Road, 21 м
21 м
Turn left onto King Street
King Street, 462 м
462 м
Turn right onto Addison Terrace
Addison Terrace, 202 м
202 м
Turn left onto Church Street
Church Street, 149 м
149 м
Turn right onto East High Street
East High Street, 3 km 19 м
3 km 19 м
Turn left onto A822
16 km 278 м
16 km 278 м
Turn sharp left
17 km 318 м
17 km 318 м
Turn slight left onto Aberfeldy Road
Aberfeldy Road, 1 km 838 м
1 km 838 м
Turn right
4 km 947 м
4 km 947 м
Turn left onto B846
15 km 79 м
15 km 79 м
Turn right onto Bohespic Road
Bohespic Road, 6 km 521 м
6 km 521 м
Turn slight right onto B847
1 km 377 м
1 km 377 м
Turn left
8 km 739 м
8 km 739 м
Turn left onto A9
87 km 811 м
87 km 811 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A9
2 km 929 м
2 km 929 м
Turn right onto B9154
11 km 687 м
11 km 687 м
Turn right onto A9
10 km 253 м
10 km 253 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Longman Roundabout
Longman Roundabout, 10 km 522 м
10 km 522 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Tore Roundabout
Tore Roundabout, 11 km 519 м
11 km 519 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ardullie Roundabout
Ardullie Roundabout, 7 km 919 м
7 km 919 м
Keep left onto B9176
1 km 900 м
1 km 900 м
Turn right onto B817
2 km 793 м
2 km 793 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto B817
1 km 9 м
1 km 9 м
Turn left onto Ardross Street
Ardross Street, 1 km 983 м
1 km 983 м
Turn right
2 km 81 м
2 km 81 м
Turn left onto Scotsburn Road
Scotsburn Road, 16 km 539 м
16 km 539 м
Turn left onto A9
4 km 336 м
4 km 336 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Meikle Ferry Roundabout
Meikle Ferry Roundabout, 137 м
137 м
Turn slight left onto A9
51 km 388 м
51 km 388 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Navidale Roundabout
Navidale Roundabout, 28 km 261 м
28 km 261 м
Turn left onto A9
28 km 924 м
28 km 924 м
Turn left onto A9
10 km 534 м
10 km 534 м
Turn right onto Sir Georges Street
Sir Georges Street, 181 м
181 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
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Bus operators
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Train operators
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AW
Avanti West Coast
3h 7m
Every 4 hours
$126.58–$316.44
00 44 345 528 0253
00 44 345 528 0253
CS
Caledonian Sleeper
8h 45m
6 times a week
$101.26–$126.58
+44 141 555 0888
+44 141 555 0888
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Thurso?
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Thurso is to bus which costs $97.83 - $141.30 and takes 19h 27m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Thurso?
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Thurso is to train and fly which takes 9h 45m and costs $141.30 - $391.30 .
Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Thurso?
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave and arriving at Sir George's Street Church via Bristol Bond St, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 27m.
Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Thurso?
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Thurso via Crewe, Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 9m.
How far is it from Cardiff to Thurso?
The distance between Cardiff and Thurso is 1145 km. The road distance is 1039 km.
How do I travel from Cardiff to Thurso without a car?
The best way to get from Cardiff to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 16h 9m and costs $271.74 - $652.17 .
How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Thurso?
It takes approximately 16h 9m to get from Cardiff to Thurso, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cardiff to Thurso bus from?
Cardiff to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave station.
Where do I catch the Cardiff to Thurso train from?
Cardiff to Thurso train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Train or bus from Cardiff to Thurso?
The best way to get from Cardiff to Thurso is to train which takes 16h 9m and costs $271.74 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $97.83 - $141.30 and takes 19h 27m.
Where does the Cardiff to Thurso bus arrive?
Cardiff to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Thurso?
It is currently 08:03 at both, Cardiff and Thurso.
Where does the Cardiff to Thurso train arrive?
Cardiff to Thurso train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Can I drive from Cardiff to Thurso?
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Thurso is 1039 km. It takes approximately 11h 25m to drive from Cardiff to Thurso.
How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Thurso?
Book your Cardiff 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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