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

The cheapest way to get from Troon to Thurso is to bus via Kilmarnock Bus Station which costs £40 - £85 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Troon to Thurso is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Troon and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Troon to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Portland Street and arriving at Sir George's Street Church via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Troon and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Troon to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Troon and arriving at Thurso via Glasgow Queen Street and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

How far is it from Troon to Thurso?

The distance between Troon and Thurso is 365 miles. The road distance is 299.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Troon to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 9h 55m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Troon to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Troon to Thurso bus from?

Troon to Thurso bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Troon to Thurso train from?

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

Train or bus from Troon to Thurso?

The best way to get from Troon to Thurso is to train which takes 9h 55m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Kilmarnock Bus Station, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Troon to Thurso bus arrive?

Troon to Thurso bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Troon to Thurso train arrive?

Troon to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Troon to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Troon to Thurso is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Troon to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Troon to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Troon to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
9h 55m
£58–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
11h 52m
£9–100
Bus via Kilmarnock Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
10h 10m
£43–85
Drive 298 mi
1. Drive from Troon to Thursocar 298 mi
5h 56m
£73–106
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Troon to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane GLA - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
10h 34m
£121–252
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Troon to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
10h 27m
£43–121
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Wick John O' Groats Airport
1. Take the train from Troon to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane ABZ - WIC
8h 21m
£71–337

Troon to Thurso by train and foot

20Weekly Services

9h 55mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 362.8 mi
Duration: 9h 55m

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

You can take a train from Troon to Thurso via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Inverness in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Street to Sir George's Street Church via Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 10h 10m.

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