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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Thurso Bay by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus Ember
    8h 24m
    £56–136

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus Ember
    8h 40m
    £38–76

  3. Drive  264.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Thurso Baycar car 264.3 mi
    5h 26m
    £67–97

  4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 36m
    £196–442

  5. Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus Ember
    8h 46m
    £38–77

  6. Train, bus via Wick

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus
    10h 49m
    £113–235

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 27m
    £238–517

Edinburgh to Thurso Bay by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Thurso Bay, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminal via Bus Station Stance 3 and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 40m.

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