There are 5 ways to get from Keith to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Keith Station to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
5h 53m£51–111Drive 160.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Keith to Thursocar 160.6 mi
3h 29m£40–57Bus
- Take the bus from Keith Regent Square to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
6h 2mBus, fly
- Take the bus from Keith Reidhaven Square to Aberdeen Airportbus
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane ABZ - WIC
4h 32mBus via Reidhaven Square
- Take the bus from Reidhaven Square to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bank of Scotlandbus X99
6h 27m£43–58
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Keith to Thurso is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Keith to Thurso is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Keith to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Keith Regent Square and arriving at Thurso Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Keith station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Keith Station and arriving at Thurso via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Keith and Thurso is 205 miles. The road distance is 161.5 miles.
The best way to get from Keith to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs £50 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Keith to Thurso, including transfers.
Keith to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Keith Regent Square station.
Keith to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Keith Station.
The best way to get from Keith to Thurso is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Keith, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?
You can take a train from Keith Station to Thurso via Inverness in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Keith Regent Square to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street in around 6h 2m.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Wick John O' Groats Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £27–230
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Keith Station to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £15–21
- 1st Class
- £26–40
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £35–50
- 1st Class
- £50–75
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Keith Regent Square to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £1–40
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Keith Reidhaven Square to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 01224591381
- bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Reidhaven Square to Bus Station Stance 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–40
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Keith to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Keith to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Keith to Thurso is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Keith to Thurso.
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