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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Scotland is to bus via Inverness which costs £9 - £55 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Scotland is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Bank of Scotland and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Glasgow Queen Street via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

How far is it from Thurso to Scotland?

The distance between Thurso and Scotland is 296 miles. The road distance is 268.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Scotland without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Thurso to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Scotland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thurso to Scotland train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Scotland?

The best way to get from Thurso to Scotland is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Thurso to Scotland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurso to Scotland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Scotland is 268 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Thurso to Scotland.

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

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

There are 4 ways to get from Thurso to Scotland 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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
7h 45m
£43–72
Bus via Inverness
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
7h 53m
£9–53
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
8h 31m
£41–95
Drive 266.5 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Glasgowcar 266.5 mi
5h 16m
£65–94

Thurso to Scotland by train

25Weekly Trains

8h 31mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Thurso to Scotland.

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Distance: 294 mi
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bank of Scotland to Buchanan Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Glasgow Queen Street via Inverness in around 8h 31m.

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