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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Perth is to train which costs £19 - £70 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Perth is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Perth station. However, there are services departing from Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Perth. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Perth via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Thurso to Perth?

The distance between Thurso and Perth is 245 miles. The road distance is 219.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Perth without a car is to bus via Inverness which takes 5h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Thurso to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Perth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thurso to Perth train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Perth?

The best way to get from Thurso to Perth is to bus via Inverness which takes 5h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £19 - £70 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Thurso to Perth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurso to Perth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Perth is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Thurso to Perth.

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

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Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 514+ hotels available in Perth.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Inverness
best
1. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Union StreetE6
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus StationUk093 / ...
5h 59m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Thurso to InvernessWick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to PerthInverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
7h 6m
£20–70
Drive 218.2 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Perth218.2 mi
4h 21m
£54–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus StationUk093 / ...
6h 11m
£36–54

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 243.5 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Bus Station via Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Perth via Inverness in around 7h 6m.

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