Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Thurso

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Gretna to Thurso by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  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 35m
    £159–343

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    11h 52m
    £54–98

  3. Drive 341.7 mi

    1. Drive from Gretna to Thursocar car 341.7 mi
    6h 35m
    £84–121

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    3. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 53m
    £238–517

  5. 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
    £154–278

  6. 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 Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus X99
    13h 47m

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    3. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 33m
    £241–532

Gretna to Thurso by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration11h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£159Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gretna to Thurso.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 442.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from School to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Broadacre House, Halston Hotel, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 11h 52m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers