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How to get fromArbroath to Thursoby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Arbroath to Thurso by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Arbroath to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    8h 5m
    £117–195

  2. Bus via Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus X7
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Falcon Sqbus bus M96 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    10h 46m
    £26–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arbroath Burnside Drive to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    9h 58m
    £32–47

  4. Drive  234.2 mi

    1. Drive from Arbroath to Thursocar car 234.2 mi
    5h 2m
    £59–86

  5. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Arbroath to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    8h 56m
    £95–193

Arbroath to Thurso by train

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a train from Arbroath to Thurso via Inverness in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arbroath Burnside Drive to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Aberdeen Union Street and Inverness Union Street in around 9h 58m.

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