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How to get fromEdinburgh to Thursoby bus, train, car or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Union Streetbus bus E9
    2. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of Scotlandbus bus E6
    8h

  2. Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus X99
    8h 31m
    £36–72

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    8h 33m
    £39–109

  4. Drive 261.4 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Thursocar car 261.4 mi
    5h 8m
    £64–93

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane EDI - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    10h 39m
    £74–250

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a bus from George Street to Bank of Scotland via Union Street in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Thurso via Inverness in around 8h 33m.

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