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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Banff is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Banff is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 47m and costs £500 - £900.

How far is it from Thurso to Banff?

The distance between Thurso and Banff is 160 miles. The road distance is 178.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Banff without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Thurso to Banff, including transfers.

Train or bus from Thurso to Banff?

The best way to get from Thurso to Banff is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £150 and takes 6h 38m.

Can I drive from Thurso to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Banff is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Thurso to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 194+ hotels available in Banff.

Thurso to Banff - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Thurso to Banff by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane WIC - ABZ
2. Take the taxi from Aberdeen-Airport-ABZ to Banfftaxi
3h 47m
£517–879
Drive 177.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Thurso to Banffcar 177.3 mi
3h 50m
£44–63
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Keith Stationtrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
6h 20m
£122–202
Bus
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Reidhaven Squarebus M96
6h 38m
£85–142

Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

6Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

£370Cheapest Price

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Distance: 158.8 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to Banff via Inverness and Keith Station in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Banff via Inverness Union Street, Falcon Sq, and Reidhaven Square in around 6h 38m.

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