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

The cheapest way to get from Carrbridge to Thurso is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrbridge to Thurso is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Carrbridge and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrbridge to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Artists Studio and arriving at Sir George's Street Church via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Carrbridge and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Carrbridge to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Carrbridge and arriving at Thurso via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Carrbridge to Thurso?

The distance between Carrbridge and Thurso is 178 miles. The road distance is 131.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrbridge to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Carrbridge to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrbridge to Thurso bus from?

Carrbridge to Thurso bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Artists Studio station.

Where do I catch the Carrbridge to Thurso train from?

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

Train or bus from Carrbridge to Thurso?

The best way to get from Carrbridge to Thurso is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Carrbridge to Thurso bus arrive?

Carrbridge to Thurso bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 6.

Where does the Carrbridge to Thurso train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carrbridge to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrbridge to Thurso is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Carrbridge to Thurso.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carrbridge to InvernessGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to ThursoInverness - Wick
5h 22m
£33–105
Bus
1. Take the bus from Artists Studio to Bus Station Stance 637 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
5h 23m
£36–49
Drive 130.5 mi
1. Drive from Carrbridge to Thurso130.5 mi
2h 48m
£33–48
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Artists Studio to Bus Station Stance 637 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Royal Bank of ScotlandE6
5h 26m

Carrbridge to Thurso by train

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5h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 177.1 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Carrbridge to Thurso via Inverness in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Artists Studio to Sir George's Street Church via Bus Station Stance 3 in around 5h 23m.

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