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

The cheapest way to get from Alness to Thurso is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alness to Thurso is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Alness and Thurso?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Library and arriving at Bank of Scotland. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Alness and Thurso?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alness and arriving at Thurso. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Alness to Thurso?

The distance between Alness and Thurso is 107 miles. The road distance is 87.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alness to Thurso without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs .

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

The bus from Library to Bank of Scotland takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Alness to Thurso bus from?

Alness to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Library station.

Where do I catch the Alness to Thurso train from?

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

Train or bus from Alness to Thurso?

The best way to get from Alness to Thurso is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Alness to Thurso bus arrive?

Alness to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Bank of Scotland station.

Where does the Alness to Thurso train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alness to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Alness to Thurso is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Alness to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 103+ hotels available in Thurso.

Alness to Thurso - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Alness to Thurso by bus, train, or car

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Distance: 106.4 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

Ember operates a bus from Library to Bank of Scotland every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Alness to Thurso 3 times a day. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 2h 59m.

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