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

The cheapest way to get from Dunblane to Thurso is to train via Perth which costs £28 - £150 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunblane to Thurso is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Dunblane and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunblane station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Police Station and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Dunblane and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Dunblane to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Dunblane and arriving at Thurso via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Dunblane to Thurso?

The distance between Dunblane and Thurso is 270 miles. The road distance is 236.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunblane to Thurso without a car is to bus which takes 7h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Dunblane to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunblane to Thurso bus from?

Dunblane to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Police Station.

Where do I catch the Dunblane to Thurso train from?

Dunblane to Thurso train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Dunblane station.

Train or bus from Dunblane to Thurso?

The best way to get from Dunblane to Thurso is to bus which takes 7h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Dunblane to Thurso bus arrive?

Dunblane to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Where does the Dunblane to Thurso train arrive?

Dunblane to Thurso train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Dunblane to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunblane to Thurso is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Dunblane to Thurso.

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

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Dunblane to Thurso - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dunblane to Thurso by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Union Streetbus E8
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of Scotlandbus E6
7h 6m
Train via Perth
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dunblane to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
8h 39m
£28–145
Train
1. Take the train from Dunblane to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
8h 15m
£54–111
Drive 234.7 mi
1. Drive from Dunblane to Thursocar 234.7 mi
4h 45m
£58–83
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Union Streetbus E8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
7h 16m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunblane to Thurso.

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Distance: 268.7 mi
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Police Station to Bank of Scotland via Union Street in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dunblane to Thurso via Inverness in around 8h 15m.

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