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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Dufftown is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Dufftown is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Dufftown?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Dufftown. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at The Clock Tower via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Dufftown?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Dufftown. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Dufftown via Inverness and Keith Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Thurso to Dufftown?

The distance between Thurso and Dufftown is 216 miles. The road distance is 160.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Dufftown without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Thurso to Dufftown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Dufftown bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thurso to Dufftown train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Dufftown?

The best way to get from Thurso to Dufftown is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £60 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Thurso to Dufftown bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurso to Dufftown train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Dufftown?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Dufftown is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Thurso to Dufftown.

Where can I stay near Dufftown?

There are 169+ hotels available in Dufftown.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Thurso to Dufftown by 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Keith Stationtrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
7h 50m
£52–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
7h 50m
£14–57
Drive 159.1 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Dufftowncar 159.1 mi
3h 30m
£39–57
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
8h 7m
£46–62

Thurso to Dufftown by bus

28Weekly Buses

7h 50mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thurso to Dufftown.

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Distance: 214.4 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to Dufftown via Inverness, Keith Station, and Keith Town in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Street 4 times a day. Tickets cost £1–40 and the journey takes 3h 21m.

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