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How to get fromFort William to Thursoby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus bus Ember
    6h 17m
    £22–33

  2. Bus via Inverness

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus 919
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bank of Scotlandbus bus X99
    6h 42m
    £14–25

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    6h 45m
    £74–133

  4. Drive 169.7 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Thursocar car 169.7 mi
    3h 45m
    £42–60

Fort William to Thurso by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Fort William Bus Station to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street in around 6h 17m.

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