There are 5 ways to get from Scotland to Thurso by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
8h 15m£132–240Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
8h 23m£31–43Drive 266.9 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Thursocar 266.9 mi
5h 25m£67–96Bus via Inverness
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
8h 26m£34–62Train via Perth
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
9h 29m£115–240
Scotland to Thurso by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Thurso is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 8h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Thurso is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Stn and arriving at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Thurso via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Scotland and Thurso is 330 miles. The road distance is 268.5 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs £130 - £240.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Scotland to Thurso, including transfers.
Scotland to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Buchanan Bus Stn station.
Scotland to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Thurso is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs £130 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 8h 23m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Thurso via Inverness in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street in around 8h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
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More Questions & Answers
Scotland to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Scotland to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Thurso is 268 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Scotland to Thurso.
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