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

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There are 5 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 Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus Ember
    6h 31m
    £23–33

  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 Sir George's Street Churchbus bus X99
    6h 42m
    £14–25

  3. Bus, train via Inverness

    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 54m
    £69–133

  4. Drive 169.7 mi

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

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus 919
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    7h 9m
    £72–143

Fort William to Thurso by bus

Calendar68Weekly Buses
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Fort William Bus Station to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street in around 6h 31m.

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