There are 4 ways to get from Muir of Ord to Thurso by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Muir of Ord to ThursoInverness - Wick
3h 26m£35–80Drive 103.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Muir of Ord to Thurso103.4 mi
2h 16m£26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Tesco to Bank of ScotlandE6
4h 22mBus via Bus Station Stance 3
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
5h 12m£34–46
Muir of Ord to Thurso by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Muir of Ord to Thurso is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Muir of Ord to Thurso is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Muir of Ord to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Square and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Muir of Ord and arriving at Thurso. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Muir of Ord and Thurso is 138 miles. The road distance is 104 miles.
The best way to get from Muir of Ord to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £35 - £80.
The train from Muir of Ord to Thurso takes 3h 26m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Muir of Ord to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Tesco station.
Muir of Ord to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Muir of Ord station.
The best way to get from Muir of Ord to Thurso is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Muir of Ord, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Muir of Ord to Thurso 3 times a day. Tickets cost £35–80 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Tesco to Bank of Scotland every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Muir of Ord to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £35–50
- 1st Class
- £55–80
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Tesco to Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 01224591381
- bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Church
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–40
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Muir of Ord to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Bank of Scotland station.
Muir of Ord to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Thurso station.
Yes, the driving distance between Muir of Ord to Thurso is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Muir of Ord to Thurso.
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