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There are 6 ways to get from Scotland to Thurso by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, line 82 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane plane ABZ - WIC
    2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to St Peters Churchbus bus
    4h 5m
    £329–911

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus X99
    8h 26m
    £34–62

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    8h 6m
    £146–275

  4. Bus via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus bus Ember
    8h 16m
    £45–80

  5. Drive 267 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Thursocar car 267 mi
    5h 22m
    £66–95

  6. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    9h 19m
    £123–275

Scotland to Thurso by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Bus Station Stance 3 and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 16m.

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