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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Methil is to bus via Perth which costs £14 - £65 and takes 8h 32m.

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 53m 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 27m.

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 27m and costs £50 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m 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 27m and costs £50 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 9h 24m.

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 53m to drive from Thurso to Methil.

Where can I stay near Methil?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Methil.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Thurso to Methil by bus, train, or car

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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 27m
£53–72
Bus via Perth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus X56
8h 32m
£15–62
Train
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 24m
£34–87
Drive 245.1 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Methilcar 245.1 mi
4h 53m
£60–86

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thurso to Methil.

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Distance: 289 mi
Duration: 8h 27m

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Memorial Court via Inverness, Perth, Kirkcaldy, and Bus Station in around 9h 24m.

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