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

The cheapest way to get from Cupar to Thurso is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cupar to Thurso is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cupar and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Cupar to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Provost Wynd and arriving at Sir George's Street Church via Park and Ride and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Cupar and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Cupar to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Cupar and arriving at Thurso via Dundee, Perth and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Cupar to Thurso?

The distance between Cupar and Thurso is 280 miles. The road distance is 241.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cupar to Thurso without a car is to bus which takes 8h 29m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Cupar to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cupar to Thurso bus from?

Cupar to Thurso bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Park and Ride station.

Where do I catch the Cupar to Thurso train from?

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

Train or bus from Cupar to Thurso?

The best way to get from Cupar to Thurso is to bus which takes 8h 29m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £29 - £110 and takes 9h 18m.

Where does the Cupar to Thurso bus arrive?

Cupar to Thurso bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Cupar to Thurso train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cupar to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Cupar to Thurso is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Cupar to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
8h 29m
£45–73
Bus via Perth station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
9h 14m
£9–95
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
9h 18m
£29–107
Drive 240.5 mi
1. Drive from Cupar to Thursocar 240.5 mi
4h 46m
£58–83

Cupar to Thurso by train

20Weekly Trains

9h 18mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 278 mi
Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Provost Wynd to Sir George's Street Church via Park and Ride and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cupar to Thurso via Dundee, Perth, and Inverness in around 9h 18m.

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