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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Inverness is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Inverness is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Inverness?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Inverness Union Street. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Inverness?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thurso and arriving at Inverness. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Thurso to Inverness?

The distance between Thurso and Inverness is 131 miles. The road distance is 108.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Inverness without a car is to bus which takes 3h 21m and costs £29 - £40.

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

The bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Street takes 3h 21m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Inverness bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thurso to Inverness train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Inverness?

The best way to get from Thurso to Inverness is to bus which takes 3h 21m and costs £29 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Thurso to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurso to Inverness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Inverness is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Thurso to Inverness.

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

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Thurso to Inverness - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Thurso to Inverness by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
3h 21m
£29–40
Drive 107.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Thurso to Invernesscar 107.6 mi
2h 21m
£27–39
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
3h 53m
£65–120

Thurso to Inverness by bus

46Weekly Buses

3h 21mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 130.7 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

Ember operates a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Street 4 times a day. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Stagecoach North Scotland also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Thurso to Inverness 4 times a day. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 53m.

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