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

The cheapest way to get from Alloa to Thurso is to train which costs £25 - £85 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alloa to Thurso is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Alloa and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Alloa to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Shillinghill and arriving at Sir George's Street Church via Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station, Park and Ride and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Alloa and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Alloa to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Alloa and arriving at Thurso via Stirling and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Alloa to Thurso?

The distance between Alloa and Thurso is 307 miles. The road distance is 244.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alloa to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs £25 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Alloa to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alloa to Thurso bus from?

Alloa to Thurso bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Alloa to Thurso train from?

Alloa to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.

Train or bus from Alloa to Thurso?

The best way to get from Alloa to Thurso is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs £25 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus via Perth, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Alloa to Thurso bus arrive?

Alloa to Thurso bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Perth Broxden Park And Ride station.

Where does the Alloa to Thurso train arrive?

Alloa to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Alloa to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Alloa to Thurso is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Alloa to Thurso.

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

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Alloa to Thurso - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Alloa to Thurso by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
8h 53m
£25–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
9h 24m
£5–97
Bus via Perth
1. Take the bus from Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station to Perth Broxden Park And Ridebus
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
8h 57m
£42–77
Drive 243.3 mi
1. Drive from Alloa to Thursocar 243.3 mi
4h 57m
£58–84

Alloa to Thurso by train

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Distance: 305.6 mi
Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Alloa, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a train from Alloa to Thurso via Stirling and Inverness in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shillinghill to Sir George's Street Church via Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station, Park and Ride, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 57m.

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