There are 4 ways to get from Alloa to Thurso by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
8h 54m£88–194Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
9h 45m£30–46Drive 243.7 mi
- Drive from Alloa to Thursocar 243.7 mi
5h 6m£61–87Bus via Park & Ride Arrival Bay
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
10h£40–85
Alloa to Thurso by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alloa to Thurso is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Alloa to Thurso is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Alloa to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Shillinghill and arriving at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Bus Station, Dunblane Police Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Alloa to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Alloa and arriving at Thurso via Stirling and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Alloa and Thurso is 307 miles. The road distance is 245.2 miles.
The best way to get from Alloa to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs £85 - £200.
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Alloa to Thurso, including transfers.
Alloa to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dunblane Police Station.
Alloa to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.
The best way to get from Alloa to Thurso is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs £85 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 45m.
What companies run services between Alloa, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?
You can take a train from Alloa to Thurso via Stirling and Inverness in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shillinghill to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Bus Station, Dunblane Police Station, and Inverness Union Street in around 9h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stirling to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stirling to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £50–70
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Stirling to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dunblane Police Station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £27–55
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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Booking & Getting There
Alloa to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Alloa to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alloa to Thurso is 245 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Alloa to Thurso.
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