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 Bank of Scotland and arriving at Queensferry Street via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

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 287 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 45m and costs £50 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m 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 Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from 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 45m and costs £50 - £75. 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 Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

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?

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Thurso to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Thurso to Edinburgh by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
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
7h 45m
£52–72
Bus via George Street
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 George Streetbus Ember
8h 12m
£3–89
Train
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
£64–92
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane INV - EDI
10h 50m
£70–230
Fly Wick to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Wick (WIC) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane WIC - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h
£41–307
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 8m
£169–428

Thurso to Edinburgh by bus

36Weekly Buses

7h 45mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Thurso to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 285.3 mi
Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Bank of Scotland to Queensferry Street via Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness in around 8h 16m.

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