What is the cheapest way to get from Iverness to Thurso?

The cheapest way to get from Iverness to Thurso is to bus via Bus Station Stance 3 which costs £4 and takes 4h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iverness to Thurso?

The fastest way to get from Iverness to Thurso is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Iverness and Thurso?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Inverness Longman Road and arriving at Thurso Bank of Scotland. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Iverness and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Iverness to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Thurso via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Iverness to Thurso?

The distance between Iverness and Thurso is 131 miles. The road distance is 108.5 miles.

How do I travel from Iverness to Thurso without a car?

The best way to get from Iverness to Thurso without a car is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs £13 - £20.

How long does it take to get from Iverness to Thurso?

The bus from Inverness Longman Road to Thurso Bank of Scotland takes 3h 17m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Iverness to Thurso bus from?

Iverness to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Longman Road station.

Where do I catch the Iverness to Thurso train from?

Iverness to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Iverness to Thurso?

The best way to get from Iverness to Thurso is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs £13 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Iverness to Thurso bus arrive?

Iverness to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Thurso Bank of Scotland station.

Where does the Iverness to Thurso train arrive?

Iverness to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Thurso station.

Can I drive from Iverness to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Iverness to Thurso is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Iverness to Thurso.

Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 116+ hotels available in Thurso.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Inverness Longman Road to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
3h 17m
£13–20
Bus via Bus Station Stance 3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
4h 32m
£4
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
4h 50m
£67–122
Drive 107.9 mi
1. Drive from Iverness to Thursocar 107.9 mi
2h 27m
£27–38

Iverness to Thurso by bus

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3h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 129.9 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

Ember operates a bus from Inverness Longman Road to Thurso Bank of Scotland 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–20 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Thurso 3 times a day. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 49m.

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