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

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Thurso is to bus via Perth which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Thurso is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Falkirk and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Thurso. However, there are services departing from St Andrew`s Church and arriving at Sir George's Street Church via Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station, Park and Ride and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Falkirk and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Grahamston and arriving at Thurso via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Falkirk to Thurso?

The distance between Falkirk and Thurso is 311 miles. The road distance is 252.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Falkirk to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs £100 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Falkirk to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Thurso bus from?

Falkirk to Thurso bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Thurso train from?

Falkirk to Thurso train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.

Train or bus from Falkirk to Thurso?

The best way to get from Falkirk to Thurso is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £100 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Falkirk to Thurso bus arrive?

Falkirk to Thurso bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Perth Broxden Park And Ride station.

Where does the Falkirk to Thurso train arrive?

Falkirk to Thurso train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Falkirk to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Thurso is 252 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Falkirk to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
7h 51m
£104–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
8h 52m
£12–99
Drive 250.9 mi
1. Drive from Falkirk to Thursocar 250.9 mi
5h 6m
£62–89
Train via Stirling
1. Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
9h 1m
£27–135
Bus via Perth
1. Take the bus from Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station to Perth Broxden Park And Ridebus
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
9h 26m
£43–77

Falkirk to Thurso by train

7Weekly Trains

7h 51mAverage Duration

£104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 309.7 mi
Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Thurso via Inverness in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Dunblane, Dunblane Police Station, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 52m.

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