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

The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Thurso is to bus via Espedair Burn which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Paisley to Thurso is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Paisley and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Paisley to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Paisley and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Paisley Gilmour Street and arriving at Thurso via Glasgow Queen Street, Perth and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

How far is it from Paisley to Thurso?

The distance between Paisley and Thurso is 311 miles. The road distance is 271.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paisley to Thurso without a car is to bus which takes 8h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Paisley to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Thurso bus from?

Paisley to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Thurso train from?

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

Train or bus from Paisley to Thurso?

The best way to get from Paisley to Thurso is to bus which takes 8h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Perth, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Paisley to Thurso bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paisley to Thurso train arrive?

Paisley to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.

Can I drive from Paisley to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Paisley to Thurso is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Paisley to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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Paisley to Thurso - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Paisley 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 Union StreetE8
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
8h 33m
Train via Perth
cheapest
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
2. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
9h 55m
£37–108
Drive 270.1 mi
1. Drive from Paisley to Thurso270.1 mi
5h 41m
£68–99
Fly Glasgow Airport to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
6h 58m
£231–593
Bus via Espedair Burn
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3Uk093
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
10h
£42–80
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to InvernessGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to ThursoInverness - Wick
10h 31m
£52–125
Fly Glasgow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)GLA - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
9h 47m
£109–285
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
8h 5m
£190–446

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 309.4 mi
Duration: 8h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Building to Bank of Scotland via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Thurso via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 9h 55m.

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