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There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton to Thurso by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetbusE8
    2. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandbusE6
    8h 41m

  2. Train via Perth

    cheapest
    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 7m
    £40–121

  3. Drive 270.3 mi

    1. Drive from Hamilton to Thursocar270.3 mi
    5h 20m
    £67–96

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)planeGLA - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
    10h 37m
    £110–276

  5. Bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3busUk093
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchbusX99
    9h 6m
    £40–63

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to InvernesstrainGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to ThursotrainInverness - Wick
    10h 10m
    £48–129

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Bank of Scotland via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamilton Central to Thurso via Glasgow Central Low Level, St Enoch SPT Subway Station, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 10h 7m.

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