There are 4 ways to get from Lairg to Thurso by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lairg to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
3h 6m£35–70Drive 75.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lairg to Thursocar 75.1 mi
1h 49m£19–27Line 906 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Post Office to Station Squarebus 906
- Take the bus from Brora Station Square to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
3h 19mBus
- Take the bus from Manse Road to Post Officebus 2
- Take the bus from Post Office to Royal Bank of Scotlandbus 803
4h 1m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lairg to Thurso is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Lairg to Thurso is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Lairg to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Thurso Bank of Scotland via Brora Station Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Lairg to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Lairg and arriving at Thurso via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Lairg and Thurso is 86 miles. The road distance is 75.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lairg to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Lairg to Thurso, including transfers.
Lairg to Thurso bus services, operated by MacLeod's Coaches, depart from Post Office station.
Lairg to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Lairg station.
The best way to get from Lairg to Thurso is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 906 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Lairg, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Lairg to Thurso 3 times a day. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Brora Station Square in around 3h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Lairg to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1408 641354
- Website
- macleodscoaches.com
Bus from Post Office to Station Square
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- http://macleodscoaches.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Brora Station Square to Thurso Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- (01847) 611766
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportfortongue.co.uk
Bus from Manse Road to Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- http://transportfortongue.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01971 511 223
- [email protected]
- Website
- thedurnessbus.com
Bus from Post Office to Royal Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- http://www.thedurnessbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Lairg to Thurso bus services, operated by MacLeod's Coaches, arrive at Station Square.
Lairg to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Thurso station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lairg to Thurso is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Lairg to Thurso.
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