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How to get fromEdinburgh to Thurso Bayby train, bus, or car

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

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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 NorthLink Ferry Terminalbus bus Ember
    8h 23m
    £56–138

  2. Bus via Sir George's Street Church

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus X99
    9h 38m
    £30–66

  3. Bus

    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 NorthLink Ferry Terminalbus bus Ember
    8h 50m
    £38–77

  4. Drive  264.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Thurso Baycar car 264.3 mi
    5h 26m
    £66–95

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    11h 26m
    £114–238

Edinburgh to Thurso Bay by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Scrabster NorthLink Ferry Terminal via Bus Station Stance 3 and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Scrabster NorthLink Ferry Terminal via Inverness, Wick, Bus Terminal, and Bower in around 11h 26m.

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