There are 5 ways to get from Inverness Airport (INV) to Thurso by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus via Inverness Union Street
best- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
5h 8m£16–22Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
5h 20m£4Train
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
5h 38m£67–122Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Inverness-INV to Thurso114.6 mi
2h 32mDrive 114.6 mi
- Drive from Inverness Airport (INV) to Thursocar 114.6 mi
2h 32m£28–40
Inverness Airport (INV) to Thurso by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Inverness Airport (INV) to Thurso is to bus which costs £4 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Inverness Airport (INV) to Thurso is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Inverness Airport (INV) to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Thurso Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness Airport (INV) to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Thurso via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Inverness Airport (INV) and Thurso is 144 miles. The road distance is 115.3 miles.
The best way to get from Inverness Airport (INV) to Thurso without a car is to bus via Inverness Union Street which takes 5h 8m and costs £16 - £22.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Inverness Airport (INV) to Thurso, including transfers.
Inverness Airport (INV) to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.
Inverness Airport (INV) to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
The best way to get from Inverness Airport (INV) to Thurso is to bus via Inverness Union Street which takes 5h 8m and costs £16 - £22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Inverness Airport (INV), Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotland every 4 hours. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Thurso 3 times a day. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 01224591381
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
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
- Stagecoach North Scotland
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Inverness-INV to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Inverness Airport (INV) to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Thurso Bank of Scotland station.
Inverness Airport (INV) to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Thurso station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inverness Airport (INV) to Thurso is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Inverness Airport (INV) to Thurso.
There are 117+ hotels available in Thurso.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Inverness Airport (INV) and Thurso. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.