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How to get fromAlexandria to Thursoby train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Alexandria to Thurso by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    9h 59m
    £133–227

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus Ember
    10h 28m
    £50–90

  3. Drive  253.8 mi

    1. Drive from Alexandria to Thursocar car 253.8 mi
    5h 29m
    £63–91

  4. Train, fly, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Charing Cross (Glasgow)train train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 3m
    £248–531

  5. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    10h 32m
    £113–222

Alexandria to Thurso by train and subway

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration9h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 59m

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

You can take a train from Alexandria to Thurso via Partick, Partick SPT Subway Station, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, Glasgow Queen Street, and Inverness in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gilmour Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Shopping Centre Entrance, Mitchell Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 10h 28m.

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