There are 5 ways to get from Applecross to Thurso by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Applecross to Plockton
- Take the train from Plockton to Dingwall
- Take the train from Dingwall to Thurso
6h 42m£120–198Drive 165.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Applecross to Thurso165.4 mi
3h 32m£42–61Bus via Dingwall
- Take the bus from Post Office to Council Buildings704
- Take the bus from Tesco to Bank of ScotlandE6
6h 54mBus, train
- Take the bus from Post Office to Hill Street704
- Take the train from Dingwall to ThursoInverness - Wick
7h 11mBus
- Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Station Stance 6704
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
7h 56m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Applecross to Thurso is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Applecross to Thurso is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Applecross to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Applecross and Thurso is 223 miles. The road distance is 166.4 miles.
The best way to get from Applecross to Thurso without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 42m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Applecross to Thurso, including transfers.
Applecross to Thurso bus services, operated by Lochcarron Garage, depart from Post Office station.
Applecross to Thurso bus services, operated by Lochcarron Garage, arrive at Council Buildings station.
Yes, the driving distance between Applecross to Thurso is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Applecross to Thurso.
There are 103+ hotels available in Thurso.
What companies run services between Applecross, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Post Office to Bank of Scotland via Council Buildings and Tesco in around 6h 54m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Plockton to Dingwall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £15–21
- 1st Class
- £26–40
Train from Dingwall to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £30–45
- 1st Class
- £45–70
- Phone
- +44 1520 722205
- Website
- bustimes.org.uk
Bus from Post Office to Council Buildings
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Lochcarron Garage
Bus from Post Office to Hill Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Lochcarron Garage
Bus from Post Office to Bus Station Stance 6
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Lochcarron Garage
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Tesco to Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 01224591381
- bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Church
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–40
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- £70–90
Kyle Taxi Company
- Phone
- +44 1599 534 323
- Website
- lochalsh.net
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Portree Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 1478 612 444
- Website
- portreetaxis.co.uk
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1478 611 909
Gus's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1478 613 000
- Website
- skye-taxis.co.uk
Kyleakin Isle Of Skye Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1599 534452
Isle Drive
- Phone
- +44 7483 149 143
- Website
- isledriveskye.co.uk
A to B Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1471 820 162
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