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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Thurso is to bus via Inverness which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Thurso is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Thurso via Glasgow Queen Street and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Thurso?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Thurso is 319 miles. The road distance is 290.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Thurso without a car is to bus which takes 9h 29m and costs £45 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Kilmarnock to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Thurso bus from?

Kilmarnock to Thurso bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Thurso train from?

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

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Thurso?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Thurso is to bus which takes 9h 29m and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £150 - £280 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Thurso bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Thurso bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Thurso train arrive?

Kilmarnock to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Thurso is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Kilmarnock to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bank of Scotlandbus X99
9h 29m
£48–72
Bus via Inverness
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
9h 48m
£34–50
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
10h 5m
£150–279
Drive 289 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Thursocar 289 mi
5h 41m
£71–103
Fly 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
11h 18m
£169–328
Train via Perth
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 39m
£124–284
Train, fly to Kirkwall, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus
4. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry
9h 37m
£211–452

Kilmarnock to Thurso by bus

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9h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 316.7 mi
Duration: 9h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Church Street to Bank of Scotland via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilmarnock to Thurso via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Inverness in around 10h 5m.

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