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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Edinburgh is to train which costs £21 - £110 and takes 8h 16m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at George Street via Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Thurso to Edinburgh?

The distance between Thurso and Edinburgh is 291 miles. The road distance is 263 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Thurso to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thurso to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Thurso to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £21 - £110 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Thurso to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurso to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Edinburgh is 263 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Thurso to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2455+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Thurso to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Thurso to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, plane, ferry, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Union Streetbus E6
2. Take the bus from Union Street to George Streetbus E9
7h 24m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
8h 16m
£22–110
Drive 261.5 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Edinburghcar 261.5 mi
5h 8m
£64–93
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane INV - EDI
10h 48m
£70–230
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
7h 56m
£38–72
Line 80 bus, ferry, taxi to Kirkwall, fly
1. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Ferry Terminalbus
2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the taxi from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Travel Centretaxi
4. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
7h 22m
£208–470

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

14Weekly Planes

5h 20mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thurso to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 289.3 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to George Street via Union Street in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness in around 8h 16m.

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