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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Thurso is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Thurso is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Sir George's Street Church via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at Thurso via Glasgow Queen Street, Perth and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

How far is it from Greenock to Thurso?

The distance between Greenock and Thurso is 323 miles. The road distance is 277.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Thurso without a car is to bus which takes 9h 19m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Greenock to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Thurso bus from?

Greenock to Thurso bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Thurso train from?

Greenock to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Greenock to Thurso?

The best way to get from Greenock to Thurso is to bus which takes 9h 19m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Greenock to Thurso bus arrive?

Greenock to Thurso bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Greenock to Thurso train arrive?

Greenock to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.

Can I drive from Greenock to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Thurso is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Greenock to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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Greenock to Thurso - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Greenock to Thurso by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
9h 19m
£41–80
Bus via Inverness
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus
10h 3m
£7–95
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Bath Streetbus 906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
10h 6m
£52–115
Drive 275.8 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Thursocar 275.8 mi
5h 48m
£67–96
Fly Glasgow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane GLA - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
10h 29m
£113–224
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
10h 21m
£41–103
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Wick
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Wick (WIC)plane ABZ - WIC
8h 28m
£69–334

Greenock to Thurso by bus

36Weekly Buses

9h 19mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Greenock to Thurso.

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Distance: 321 mi
Duration: 9h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Stance 1 to Sir George's Street Church via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 9h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Greenock West to Thurso via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 10h 21m.

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