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How to get fromKilmarnock to Thursoby bus, train, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kilmarnock 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 Streetbus bus E8
    2. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of Scotlandbus bus E6
    9h 14m

  2. Bus via Inverness

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus X99
    9h 27m
    £40–81

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    9h 53m
    £44–116

  4. Drive 289 mi

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Thursocar car 289 mi
    5h 41m
    £71–103

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    10h 58m
    £108–260

  6. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    10h 41m
    £41–103

Kilmarnock to Thurso by bus, foot, and train

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration9h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bank of Scotland via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street in around 9h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Thurso via Bath Street, Glasgow Queen Street, and Inverness in around 9h 53m.

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