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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Thurso is to bus via Inverness which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Thurso is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Leonard Street and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Thurso via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Perth to Thurso?

The distance between Perth and Thurso is 245 miles. The road distance is 220 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Thurso without a car is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Perth to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Thurso bus from?

Perth to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Leonard Street station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Thurso train from?

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

Train or bus from Perth to Thurso?

The best way to get from Perth to Thurso is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £120 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Perth to Thurso bus arrive?

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

Where does the Perth to Thurso train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Perth to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Thurso is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Perth to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 100+ hotels available in Thurso.

Perth to Thurso - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Perth to Thurso by bus, train, or car

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 Leonard Street to Union StreetE9
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
6h 34m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Perth to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to ThursoInverness - Wick
7h 12m
£30–117
Drive 218.7 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Thurso218.7 mi
4h 25m
£55–79
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3Uk093 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
6h 56m
£36–64

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 243.4 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Leonard Street to Bank of Scotland via Union Street in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Thurso via Inverness in around 7h 12m.

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