There are 6 ways to get from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Thurso by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
7h 11m£25–36Bus via Inverness
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
7h 21m£14–18Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
7h 39m£77–136Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Aberdeen-ABZ to Thurso203.8 mi
4h 22mDrive 203.8 mi
- Drive from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Thursocar 203.8 mi
4h 22m£50–72Train
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
8h 45m£100–212
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Thurso by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Thurso is to bus via Inverness which costs £13 - £19 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Thurso is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen Airport and arriving at Thurso Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Thurso via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) and Thurso is 232 miles. The road distance is 205 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Thurso without a car is to bus which takes 7h 11m and costs £24 - £40.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Thurso, including transfers.
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Aberdeen Airport station.
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
The best way to get from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Thurso is to bus which takes 7h 11m and costs £24 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £220 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Aberdeen Airport to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Thurso via Adelphi, Aberdeen, and Inverness in around 8h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Aberdeen to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Aberdeen Airport to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Aberdeen Airport to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Aberdeen Airport to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 01224591381
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Church
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Aberdeen-ABZ to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Thurso is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Thurso.
There are 115+ hotels available in Thurso.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) and Thurso. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.