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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Thurso is to bus via Perth which costs £40 - £80 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Thurso is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station and arriving at Sir George's Street Church via Park and Ride and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Stirling and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Thurso via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Stirling to Thurso?

The distance between Stirling and Thurso is 270 miles. The road distance is 242.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Thurso without a car is to bus via Perth which takes 7h 47m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Stirling to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Thurso bus from?

Stirling to Thurso bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Thurso train from?

Stirling to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.

Train or bus from Stirling to Thurso?

The best way to get from Stirling to Thurso is to bus via Perth which takes 7h 47m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Stirling to Thurso bus arrive?

Stirling to Thurso bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Perth Broxden Park And Ride station.

Where does the Stirling to Thurso train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stirling to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Thurso is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Stirling to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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

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

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Bus via Perth
best
1. Take the bus from Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station to Perth Broxden Park And Ridebus
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
7h 47m
£42–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
8h 44m
£5–97
Train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
7h 48m
£36–108
Drive 241.4 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Thursocar 241.4 mi
4h 52m
£58–83

Stirling to Thurso by train

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7h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 268.1 mi
Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station to Sir George's Street Church via Park and Ride and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stirling to Thurso via Inverness in around 7h 48m.

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