There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Thurso by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
5h 25m£21–30Bus via Nairn
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
6h 2m£6Train
- Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
5h 35m£81–160Drive 144.1 mi
- Drive from Elgin to Thursocar 144.1 mi
3h 12m£36–51
Elgin to Thurso by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Thurso is to bus via Nairn which costs £6 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Elgin to Thurso is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Elgin West Road and arriving at Thurso Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Thurso via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Elgin and Thurso is 169 miles. The road distance is 144.9 miles.
The best way to get from Elgin to Thurso without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs £21 - £30.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Elgin to Thurso, including transfers.
Elgin to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.
Elgin to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
The best way to get from Elgin to Thurso is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs £21 - £30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £160 and takes 5h 35m.
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 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Elgin to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 01224591381
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Church
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Elgin to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Elgin to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Thurso is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Elgin to Thurso.
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