There are 4 ways to get from Kyle of Lochalsh to Thurso by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Dingwalltrain Kyle of Lochalsh - Inverness
- Take the train from Dingwall to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
6h 17m£81–157Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Bus Station Stance 3bus 917
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
6h 47m£17–30Bus via Inverness
- Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to King Streetbus 917
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
6h 37m£28–48Drive 163.7 mi
- Drive from Kyle of Lochalsh to Thursocar 163.7 mi
3h 34m£40–57
Kyle of Lochalsh to Thurso by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyle of Lochalsh to Thurso is to bus which costs £16 - £30 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kyle of Lochalsh to Thurso is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyle of Lochalsh to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Harbour Slipway and arriving at Thurso Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Kyle of Lochalsh and arriving at Thurso via Dingwall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Kyle of Lochalsh and Thurso is 192 miles. The road distance is 164.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kyle of Lochalsh to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £80 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Kyle of Lochalsh to Thurso, including transfers.
Kyle of Lochalsh to Thurso bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Harbour Slipway station.
Kyle of Lochalsh to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kyle of Lochalsh station.
The best way to get from Kyle of Lochalsh to Thurso is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Inverness, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?
You can take a train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Thurso via Dingwall in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Slipway to Thurso Bank of Scotland via King Street and Inverness Union Street in around 6h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Dingwall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dingwall to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Harbour Slipway to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–28
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £14–28
Bus from Harbour Slipway to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–28
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £14–28
- 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
- £13–20
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Kyle of Lochalsh to Thurso bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at King Street station.
Kyle of Lochalsh to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dingwall station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyle of Lochalsh to Thurso is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Kyle of Lochalsh to Thurso.
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