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 42m.

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 48m 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 Sir George's Street Church via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Thurso?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Thurso is 320 miles. The road distance is 291.1 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 30m and costs £45 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 9h 30m 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 FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Thurso?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Thurso is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £140 - £280 and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Thurso bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Thurso is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Kilmarnock to Thurso.

Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 72+ hotels available in Thurso.

Kilmarnock to Thurso - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Thurso by bus, train, car, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
9h 30m
£48–74
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 42m
£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
9h 57m
£144–276
Drive 289.4 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Thursocar 289.4 mi
5h 48m
£71–103
Train to Glasgow Airport, 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
8h 56m
£204–448
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 27m
£124–271
Fly Glasgow Airport 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 14m
£157–323
Bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bath Streetbus
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
4. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus
5. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry
9h 44m
£193–490
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Wick John O' Groats Airport
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane ABZ - WIC
8h 34m
£105–372

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kilmarnock to Thurso.

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Distance: 318 mi
Duration: 9h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Church Street to Sir George's Street Church via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Thurso via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Queen Street, and Inverness in around 9h 57m.

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