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 10m and costs £60 - £95.

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 Bank of Scotland via Bus Station, Police Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

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 252.7 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 - £160.

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 Ember, depart from Police 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 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h.

Where does the Falkirk to Thurso bus arrive?

Falkirk to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street 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 253 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Falkirk to Thurso by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to ThursoInverness - Wick
7h 51m
£104–153
Train via Stirling
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stirling to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to ThursoInverness - Wick
8h 54m
£27–165
Bus
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Union StreetE8
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
9h
Drive 251.2 mi
1. Drive from Falkirk to Thurso251.2 mi
5h 10m
£63–91
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kirkwall, bus, ferry, line 80 bus
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Park
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Ferry terminal
4. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
5. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Sir George's Street Church
8h 7m
£198–439
Bus via Perth
1. Take the bus from Stirling Goosecroft 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
9h 26m
£44–77
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 25m
£115–290
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Kirkwall, bus, ferry, line 80 bus
1. Take the train from Falkirk High to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Ferry terminal
4. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
5. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Sir George's Street Church
8h 27m
£240–601

Falkirk to Thurso by train

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7h 51mAverage Duration

£104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 309.6 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 bus from St Andrew`s Church to Bank of Scotland via Bus Station, Police Station, and Union Street in around 9h.

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