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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Thurso is to bus via Inverness which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 31m.

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 47m 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 Bank of Scotland via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

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 19m.

How far is it from Greenock to Thurso?

The distance between Greenock and Thurso is 329 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 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m 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 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 10h 19m.

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 47m 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, plane, and ferry

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
9h 10m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
2. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 19m
£41–112
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Cathedral Street906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
9h 59m
£52–125
Drive 275.8 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Thurso275.8 mi
5h 47m
£69–99
Fly 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 21m
£118–284
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
9h 31m
£42–80
Train, fly to Kirkwall, bus, ferry, line 80 bus
1. Take the train from Greenock West to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
3. Take the bus from Hospital Entrance 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
9h 12m
£253–518

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

25Weekly Planes

4h 7mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 327.2 mi
Duration: 9h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Stance 1 to Bank of Scotland via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Greenock West to Thurso via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 10h 19m.

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