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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Alness is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Alness is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Alness?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Alness High Street. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Alness?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thurso and arriving at Alness. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Thurso to Alness?

The distance between Thurso and Alness is 107 miles. The road distance is 87.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Alness without a car is to bus which takes 2h 33m and costs £1 - £40.

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

The bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Alness High Street takes 2h 33m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Alness bus from?

Thurso to Alness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Alness train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Alness?

The best way to get from Thurso to Alness is to bus which takes 2h 33m and costs £1 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Thurso to Alness bus arrive?

Thurso to Alness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Alness High Street station.

Where does the Thurso to Alness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Alness?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Alness is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Thurso to Alness.

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

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Where can I stay near Alness?

There are 672+ hotels available in Alness.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Alness High Streetbus Ember
2h 33m
£1–40
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Alnesstrain Wick - Inverness
3h 2m
£30–70
Drive 87.3 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Alnesscar 87.3 mi
1h 57m
£22–31
Bus via Rosskean Church
1. Take the bus from Camp Site to Rosskean Churchbus X99
3h 48m
£25–34

Thurso to Alness by bus

28Weekly Buses

2h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 106.3 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

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

Ember operates a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Alness High Street 4 times a day. Tickets cost £1–40 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Thurso to Alness 3 times a day. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 3h 2m.

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