There are 3 ways to get from Iverness to Thurso by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Iverness to Thurso by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iverness to Thurso is to bus which costs £13 - £20 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Iverness to Thurso is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £26 - £40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Inverness Longman Road and arriving at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 31m.
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.
The distance between Iverness and Thurso is 135 miles. The road distance is 108.5 miles.
The best way to get from Iverness to Thurso without a car is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs £13 - £20.
The bus from Inverness Longman Road to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland takes 3h 31m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Iverness to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Longman Road station.
Iverness to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
The best way to get from Iverness to Thurso is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs £13 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Iverness, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from Inverness Longman Road to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–20 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Thurso 3 times a day. Tickets cost £55–95 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
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Longman Road to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Ember
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
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Iverness to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
Iverness to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Thurso station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iverness to Thurso is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Iverness to Thurso.
There are 107+ hotels available in Thurso.