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There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Thurso by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus bus Ember
    5h 25m
    £21–30

  2. Bus via Nairn

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus X99
    6h 2m
    £6

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    5h 44m
    £76–148

  4. Drive 144.1 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Thursocar car 144.1 mi
    3h 12m
    £35–51

Elgin to Thurso by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to Thurso via Inverness in around 5h 44m.

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