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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Methil is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Methil is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Methil?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Methil. However, there are services departing from Bank of Scotland and arriving at Memorial Court via Bus Station Stance 3 and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Thurso to Methil?

The distance between Thurso and Methil is 291 miles. The road distance is 246.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Methil without a car is to bus which takes 8h 18m and costs £45 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Thurso to Methil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Methil bus from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Methil?

The best way to get from Thurso to Methil is to bus which takes 8h 18m and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 9h 26m.

Where does the Thurso to Methil bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Methil?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Methil is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Thurso to Methil.

Where can I stay near Methil?

There are 1148+ hotels available in Methil.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Thurso to Methil 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 Park & Ridebus M90
8h 18m
£45–72
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Kirkcaldytrain
9h 26m
£33–87
Drive 245.1 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Methilcar 245.1 mi
4h 52m
£60–86
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
11h 54m
£79–257
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Kirkcaldytrain
9h 6m
£58–134
Bus via Perth
1. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Union Streetbus E6
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Stationbus Uk093 / ...
9h 9m
Ferry, bus to Kirkwall, fly, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus
3. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Kirkcaldytrain
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Memorial Courtbus
8h 13m
£189–446

Thurso to Methil by bus

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8h 18mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 289 mi
Duration: 8h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Bank of Scotland to Memorial Court via Bus Station Stance 3 and Park & Ride in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Memorial Court via Inverness, Perth, Kirkcaldy, and Bus Station in around 9h 26m.

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