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How to get fromKirkcudbright to Thursoby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kirkcudbright to Thurso by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    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
    13h 40m
    £66–110

  2. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    14h 10m
    £170–361

  3. Drive 354.8 mi

    1. Drive from Kirkcudbright to Thursocar car 354.8 mi
    7h 1m
    £87–125

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    14h 53m
    £165–296

  5. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Stance 4 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 Bank of Scotlandbus bus X99
    15h 8m

Kirkcudbright to Thurso by bus and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration13h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417.2 mi
  • Duration: 13h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Harbour Square Shelter to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Pub, Loreburne Centre Stance 1, Stance 2, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 13h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Square Shelter to Thurso via Swimming Pool, Dumfries station, Dumfries, Carlisle, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 14h 10m.

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