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How to get fromGretna to Thursoby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    11h 48m
    £148–276

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    13h 17m
    £61–103

  3. Drive  341.7 mi

    1. Drive from Gretna to Thursocar car 341.7 mi
    6h 35m
    £85–122

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    12h 19m
    £124–191

  5. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Lothian Roadbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    14h 45m

Gretna to Thurso by train

Calendar19Weekly Trains
Duration11h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 48m

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

You can take a train from Gretna Green to Thurso via Carlisle, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 11h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Avenue to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Crown Inn, Stance 2, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 13h 17m.

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