There are 4 ways to get from Newtonmore to Thurso by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Union StreetE9 / ...
- Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
5h 44mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Newtonmore to InvernessGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to ThursoInverness - Wick
5h 51m£31–110Drive 151.3 mi
- Drive from Newtonmore to Thurso151.3 mi
3h 13m£38–55Bus via Inverness
- Take the bus from Station to Bus Station Stance 3Uk093 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
5h 53m£39–57
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newtonmore to Thurso is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Newtonmore to Thurso is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Newtonmore to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Co-Op and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Cairngorm Hotel and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Newtonmore to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Newtonmore and arriving at Thurso via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Newtonmore and Thurso is 177 miles. The road distance is 152.2 miles.
The best way to get from Newtonmore to Thurso without a car is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Newtonmore to Thurso, including transfers.
Newtonmore to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Cairngorm Hotel station.
Newtonmore to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Newtonmore station.
The best way to get from Newtonmore to Thurso is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Newtonmore, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Co-Op to Bank of Scotland via Cairngorm Hotel and Union Street in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newtonmore to Thurso via Inverness in around 5h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Newtonmore to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £14–19
- 1st Class
- £23–35
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Newtonmore to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Union Street to Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
- 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
Newtonmore to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.
Newtonmore to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newtonmore to Thurso is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Newtonmore to Thurso.
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