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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbernauld to Thurso is to train which costs £26 - £130 and takes 8h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbernauld to Thurso is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbernauld and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbernauld to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Town Centre stances and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Park and Ride and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbernauld and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbernauld to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Croy and arriving at Thurso via Stirling and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

How far is it from Cumbernauld to Thurso?

The distance between Cumbernauld and Thurso is 292 miles. The road distance is 256 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbernauld to Thurso without a car is to bus which takes 8h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Cumbernauld to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbernauld to Thurso bus from?

Cumbernauld to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Town Centre stances station.

Where do I catch the Cumbernauld to Thurso train from?

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

Train or bus from Cumbernauld to Thurso?

The best way to get from Cumbernauld to Thurso is to bus which takes 8h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £26 - £130 and takes 8h 56m.

Where does the Cumbernauld to Thurso bus arrive?

Cumbernauld to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Where does the Cumbernauld to Thurso train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cumbernauld to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbernauld to Thurso is 256 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Cumbernauld to Thurso.

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

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Cumbernauld to Thurso - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Cumbernauld to Thurso by bus, train, car, plane, or ferry

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Town Centre stances to Park and RideE3
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
8h 17m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stirling to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to ThursoInverness - Wick
8h 56m
£27–123
Drive 254.5 mi
1. Drive from Cumbernauld to Thurso254.5 mi
5h 6m
£64–92
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Take the train from Croy to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
7h 39m
£202–444
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Cumbernauld Town Centre Bus Station to Perth Broxden Park And Ride
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
8h 21m
£45–77
Fly Glasgow Airport to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
7h 24m
£244–537
Fly Glasgow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)GLA - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 13m
£112–279

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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1h 35mAverage Duration

£148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 290.1 mi
Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Town Centre stances to Bank of Scotland via Park and Ride and Union Street in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Croy to Thurso via Stirling and Inverness in around 8h 56m.

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