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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Thurso is to bus via Inverness which costs £50 - £75 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Thurso is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs £30 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Stn and arriving at Thurso Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Thurso?

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 6m.

How far is it from Scotland to Thurso?

The distance between Scotland and Thurso is 126 miles. The road distance is 268.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Thurso without a car is to bus which takes 8h 3m and costs £2 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Scotland to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Thurso bus from?

Scotland to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Thurso train from?

Scotland to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Scotland to Thurso?

The best way to get from Scotland to Thurso is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs £30 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £90 and takes 8h 3m, you could also train, which costs £80 - £180 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Scotland to Thurso bus arrive?

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

Where does the Scotland to Thurso train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Scotland to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Thurso is 268 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Scotland to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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Scotland to Thurso - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane ABZ - WIC
3h 42m
£33–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
8h 3m
£3–89
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
8h 6m
£81–173
Drive 266.6 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Thursocar 266.6 mi
5h 16m
£65–94
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bank of Scotlandbus X99
8h 26m
£54–73
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
9h 17m
£54–175

Scotland to Thurso by bus

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Distance: 124.8 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?

World Ticket flies from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street in around 8h 3m.

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