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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Thurso is to bus via Inverness which costs £40 - £85 and takes 9h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Thurso is to drive which takes 6h and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Thurso via Glasgow Queen Street, Perth and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

How far is it from Ayr to Thurso?

The distance between Ayr and Thurso is 338 miles. The road distance is 304.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Thurso without a car is to bus which takes 9h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Ayr to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Thurso bus from?

Ayr to Thurso bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Thurso train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Thurso?

The best way to get from Ayr to Thurso is to bus which takes 9h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £120 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Ayr to Thurso bus arrive?

Ayr to Thurso bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Thurso train arrive?

Ayr to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Thurso is 305 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Ayr to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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Ayr to Thurso - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Ayr to Thurso by bus, train, car, plane, or ferry

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
9h 20m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 35m
£38–118
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath StreetX77
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 14m
£53–128
Drive 302.8 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Thurso302.8 mi
6h
£76–110
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
7h 47m
£250–537
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
9h 41m
£43–83
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
4. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
8h 45m
£191–456
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)GLA - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 36m
£118–299

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 336.3 mi
Duration: 9h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bank of Scotland via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Thurso via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 10h 35m.

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