There are 3 ways to get from Aviemore to Thurso by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aviemore station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
5h 26m£20–29Train
- Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
5h 32m£63–116Drive 136.4 mi
- Drive from Aviemore to Thursocar 136.4 mi
2h 58m£34–49
Aviemore to Thurso by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Thurso is to bus which costs £19 - £29 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Aviemore to Thurso is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Aviemore station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Aviemore station and arriving at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Aviemore to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Aviemore and arriving at Thurso via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Aviemore and Thurso is 167 miles. The road distance is 137.2 miles.
The best way to get from Aviemore to Thurso without a car is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs £19 - £29.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Aviemore to Thurso, including transfers.
Aviemore to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Aviemore station.
Aviemore to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aviemore station.
The best way to get from Aviemore to Thurso is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs £19 - £29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Aviemore, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Aviemore station to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aviemore to Thurso via Inverness in around 5h 32m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aviemore to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aviemore to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Aviemore to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aviemore station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Aviemore to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Aviemore to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aviemore to Thurso is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Aviemore to Thurso.
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