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

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

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Braemar to Aviemorecar car
    2. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    6h 55m
    £84–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Braemar to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus X99
    9h 41m
    £31–67

  3. Drive 184.5 mi

    1. Drive from Braemar to Thursocar car 184.5 mi
    3h 57m
    £46–66

  4. Bus via Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)

    1. Take the bus from Braemar to Aberdeen Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    9h 42m
    £34–49

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Braemar to Aberdeen Pittodriebus bus
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    10h 14m
    £101–220

Braemar to Thurso by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Braemar to Sir George's Street Church via Dundee South Marketgait, Overgate, Park and Ride, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 9h 41m.

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