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

The cheapest way to get from Linlithgow to Thurso is to bus via Haymarket which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linlithgow to Thurso is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Linlithgow and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Linlithgow to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Cross and arriving at Thurso Bank of Scotland via Haymarket and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Linlithgow and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Linlithgow to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Linlithgow and arriving at Thurso via Stirling and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

How far is it from Linlithgow to Thurso?

The distance between Linlithgow and Thurso is 319 miles. The road distance is 261.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Linlithgow to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs £100 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Linlithgow to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linlithgow to Thurso bus from?

Linlithgow to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Haymarket station.

Where do I catch the Linlithgow to Thurso train from?

Linlithgow to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.

Train or bus from Linlithgow to Thurso?

The best way to get from Linlithgow to Thurso is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs £100 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus via Haymarket, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 59m.

Where does the Linlithgow to Thurso bus arrive?

Linlithgow to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Linlithgow to Thurso train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Linlithgow to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Linlithgow to Thurso is 261 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Linlithgow to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 43+ hotels available in Thurso.

Linlithgow to Thurso - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Linlithgow to Thurso by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
9h 16m
£108–255
Bus via Haymarket
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
9h 59m
£34–49
Drive 259.6 mi
1. Drive from Linlithgow to Thursocar 259.6 mi
5h 7m
£64–92
Fly, ferry
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry
8h 42m
£187–453
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bank of Scotlandbus X99
10h 11m
£55–81

Linlithgow to Thurso by train

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9h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 317.4 mi
Duration: 9h 16m

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

You can take a train from Linlithgow to Thurso via Stirling and Inverness in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Haymarket Station, Haymarket, and Inverness Union Street in around 9h 59m.

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