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

The cheapest way to get from Scone to Thurso is to bus via Inverness which costs £28 - £45 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scone to Thurso is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Scone and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Scone to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Mansfield Road and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Scone to Thurso?

The distance between Scone and Thurso is 243 miles. The road distance is 220.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scone to Thurso without a car is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs £45 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Scone to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scone to Thurso bus from?

Scone to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Scone to Thurso?

The best way to get from Scone to Thurso is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs £45 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £220 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Scone to Thurso bus arrive?

Scone to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Can I drive from Scone to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Scone to Thurso is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Scone to Thurso.

Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 111+ hotels available in Thurso.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Scone 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 Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bank of Scotlandbus X99
7h 42m
£48–68
Bus via Inverness
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
7h 57m
£28–41
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
8h 23m
£92–218
Drive 219.3 mi
1. Drive from Scone to Thursocar 219.3 mi
4h 20m
£54–78

Scone to Thurso by bus

12Weekly Buses

7h 42mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241.2 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Mansfield Road to Bank of Scotland via Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mansfield Road to Thurso via Bus Station, Perth, and Inverness in around 8h 23m.

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