There are 4 ways to get from Ullapool to Thurso by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Tore Laybybus 961
- Take the bus from Tore Layby to Bank of Scotlandbus E6
5h 16mDrive 118.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ullapool to Thursocar 118.6 mi
2h 37m£29–42Bus, train
- Take the bus from High School to Council Buildingsbus 61
- Take the train from Dingwall to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
5h 24mBus via Inverness
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus 961
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
5h 36m£40–55
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ullapool to Thurso is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Ullapool to Thurso is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ullapool to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Tore Layby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Ullapool and Thurso is 174 miles. The road distance is 119.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ullapool to Thurso without a car is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Ullapool to Thurso, including transfers.
Ullapool to Thurso bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Ullapool to Thurso bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Tore Layby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ullapool to Thurso is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Ullapool to Thurso.
There are 97+ hotels available in Thurso.
What companies run services between Ullapool, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Bank of Scotland via Tore Layby in around 5h 16m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dingwall to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £30–45
- 1st Class
- £50–75
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Tore Layby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01463 222 444
- info@decoaches.co.uk
- Website
- decoaches.co.uk
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Tore Layby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.decoaches.co.uk/
Bus from High School to Council Buildings
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.decoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.decoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Tore Layby to Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 01224591381
- bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Church
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–40
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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