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

The cheapest way to get from Peterhead to Thurso is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peterhead to Thurso is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Peterhead and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Peterhead to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Buchan House and arriving at Thurso Bank of Scotland via Market Street, Town Hall, Blackburn and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

How far is it from Peterhead to Thurso?

The distance between Peterhead and Thurso is 252 miles. The road distance is 213.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Peterhead to Thurso without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 53m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Peterhead to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Peterhead to Thurso bus from?

Peterhead to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Blackburn station.

Train or bus from Peterhead to Thurso?

The best way to get from Peterhead to Thurso is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Peterhead to Thurso bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Peterhead to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Peterhead to Thurso is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Peterhead to Thurso.

Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 110+ hotels available in Thurso.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Inverurie to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
8h 53m
£68–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blackburn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
10h 43m
£33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Inverurie to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
9h 10m
£105–196
Drive 212 mi
1. Drive from Peterhead to Thursocar 212 mi
4h 36m
£52–75

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Peterhead to Thurso.

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Distance: 250.6 mi
Duration: 8h 53m

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

You can take a bus from King Street to Thurso via Market Street, Town Hall, Inverurie, and Inverness in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchan House to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Market Street, Town Hall, Fechnie Brae, Blackburn, and Inverness Union Street in around 10h 43m.

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