There are 5 ways to get from Applecross to Thurso by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Applecross to Plocktontaxi
- Take the train from Plockton to Dingwalltrain
- Take the train from Dingwall to Thursotrain
6h 46m£154–243Drive 165.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Applecross to Thursocar 165.4 mi
3h 36m£41–59Bus via Dingwall
- Take the bus from Inn to Council Buildingsbus 704
- Take the bus from Dingwall to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
6h 54mBus, train
- Take the bus from Inn to Stationbus 704
- Take the train from Dingwall to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
7h 10mBus
- Take the bus from Inn to Bus Station Stance 6bus 704
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
7h 56m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Applecross to Thurso is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Applecross to Thurso is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Applecross to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Inn and arriving at Thurso Bank of Scotland via Dingwall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Applecross and Thurso is 223 miles. The road distance is 166.4 miles.
The best way to get from Applecross to Thurso without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 46m and costs £150 - £250.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Applecross to Thurso, including transfers.
Applecross to Thurso bus services, operated by Lochcarron Garage, depart from Inn station.
Applecross to Thurso bus services, operated by Lochcarron Garage, arrive at Council Buildings station.
Yes, the driving distance between Applecross to Thurso is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Applecross to Thurso.
There are 115+ hotels available in Thurso.
What companies run services between Applecross, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Inn to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Council Buildings and Dingwall in around 6h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Plockton to Dingwall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dingwall to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dingwall to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1520 722205
- Website
- bustimes.org.uk
Bus from Inn to Council Buildings
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- https://bustimes.org.uk/operators/LCGG
Bus from Inn to Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- https://bustimes.org.uk/operators/LCGG
Bus from Inn to Bus Station Stance 6
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- https://bustimes.org.uk/operators/LCGG
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Dingwall to Thurso Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- £70–90
Kyle Taxi Company
- Phone
- +44 1599 534 323
- Website
- lochalsh.net
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Gus's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1478 613 000
- Website
- skye-taxis.co.uk
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1478 611 909
Portree Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 1478 612 444
- Website
- portreetaxis.co.uk
A to B Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1471 820 162
Isle Drive
- Phone
- +44 7483 149 143
- Website
- isledriveskye.co.uk
Kyleakin Isle Of Skye Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1599 534452
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide




