There are 4 ways to get from Aviemore to Thurso by bus, train, 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.
Bus via Inverness
best- Take the bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90 / ...
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
5h 6m£20–31Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
5h 16m£8–13Train
- Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
5h 41m£71–146Drive 136.4 mi
- Drive from Aviemore to Thursocar 136.4 mi
2h 58m£34–48
Aviemore to Thurso by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Thurso is to bus which costs £7 - £13 and takes 5h 16m.
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 to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Cairngorm Hotel and arriving at Thurso Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
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 41m.
The distance between Aviemore and Thurso is 163 miles. The road distance is 137.2 miles.
The best way to get from Aviemore to Thurso without a car is to bus via Inverness which takes 5h 6m and costs £19 - £35.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Aviemore to Thurso, including transfers.
Aviemore to Thurso bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Cairngorm Hotel 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 via Inverness which takes 5h 6m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £150 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Aviemore, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Bus Station Stance 3 and Inverness Union Street in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aviemore to Thurso via Inverness in around 5h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aviemore to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aviemore to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Aviemore to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £5–11
Bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £5–11
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 01224591381
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
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
- Stagecoach North Scotland
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
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Aviemore to Thurso bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
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.
Book your Aviemore to Thurso train tickets online with Omio.
There are 118+ hotels available in Thurso.