There are 5 ways to get from Dunblane 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
best- Take the bus from Dunblane Bowling Green to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
7h 38m£27–40Train
- Take the train from Dunblane to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
7h 44m£88–186Drive 235.1 mi
- Drive from Dunblane to Thursocar 235.1 mi
4h 54m£58–84Bus via Perth
- Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Perth Broxden Park and Ridebus
- Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus
7h 41m£35–69Train via Perth
- Take the train from Dunblane to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
8h 38m£87–188
Dunblane to Thurso by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunblane to Thurso is to bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Dunblane to Thurso is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunblane to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Dunblane Bowling Green and arriving at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunblane to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Dunblane and arriving at Thurso via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Dunblane and Thurso is 275 miles. The road distance is 236.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dunblane to Thurso without a car is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs £27 - £40.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Dunblane to Thurso, including transfers.
Dunblane to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dunblane Bowling Green station.
Dunblane to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dunblane station.
The best way to get from Dunblane to Thurso is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs £27 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £190 and takes 7h 44m.
What companies run services between Dunblane, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Dunblane Bowling Green to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dunblane to Thurso via Inverness in around 7h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dunblane to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dunblane to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Dunblane to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Dunblane to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dunblane Bowling Green to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- 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
Bus from Dunblane Police Station to Perth Broxden Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 31 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
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Dunblane Police Station to Perth Broxden Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £4–9
Bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £21–40
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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Booking & Getting There
Dunblane to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Dunblane to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunblane to Thurso is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Dunblane to Thurso.
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