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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Bathgate is to bus via Queensferry Street which costs £50 - £75 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Bathgate is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Bank of Scotland and arriving at Council Offices via Bus Station Stance 3 and Shandwick Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Bathgate via Inverness and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from Thurso to Bathgate?

The distance between Thurso and Bathgate is 353 miles. The road distance is 264.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Bathgate without a car is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs £80 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Thurso to Bathgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Bathgate bus from?

Thurso to Bathgate bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bank of Scotland station.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Bathgate train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Bathgate?

The best way to get from Thurso to Bathgate is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Queensferry Street, which costs £50 - £75 and takes 9h.

Where does the Thurso to Bathgate bus arrive?

Thurso to Bathgate bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Thurso to Bathgate train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Bathgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Bathgate is 264 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Thurso to Bathgate.

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

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Where can I stay near Bathgate?

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Thurso to Bathgate - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Thurso to Bathgate by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain Inverness - Edinburgh
8h 48m
£83–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Haymarketbus Ember
9h 16m
£5–91
Bus via Queensferry Street
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
9h
£54–74
Drive 262.8 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Bathgatecar 262.8 mi
5h 8m
£65–94
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgatetrain
9h 47m
£127–292
Train via Stirling
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
9h 19m
£46–169
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
8h 21m
£184–454
Fly Wick John O' Groats Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane WIC - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
7h 35m
£410–936

Thurso to Bathgate by train

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8h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 350.9 mi
Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to Bathgate via Inverness and Haymarket in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bank of Scotland to Council Offices via Bus Station Stance 3, Queensferry Street, and Shandwick Place in around 9h.

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