There are 4 ways to get from Kelty to Thurso by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kelty to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
7h 41m£27–39Train
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
8h 36m£87–178Drive 241.8 mi
- Drive from Kelty to Thursocar 241.8 mi
4h 51m£61–88Bus via Park and Ride
- Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
8h 52m£33–67
Kelty to Thurso by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kelty to Thurso is to bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kelty to Thurso is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Kelty to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Kelty and arriving at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Kelty to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Thurso via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Kelty and Thurso is 273 miles. The road distance is 243.3 miles.
The best way to get from Kelty to Thurso without a car is to bus which takes 7h 41m and costs £27 - £40.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Kelty to Thurso, including transfers.
Kelty to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Kelty station.
Kelty to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
The best way to get from Kelty to Thurso is to bus which takes 7h 41m and costs £27 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £180 and takes 8h 36m.
What companies run services between Kelty, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Kelty to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kelty to Thurso via Perth station, Perth, and Inverness in around 8h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Kelty to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £25–50
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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Booking & Getting There
Kelty to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Kelty to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kelty to Thurso is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Kelty to Thurso.
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