There are 5 ways to get from Leuchars to Thurso by train, bus, or car
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Train via Perth
best- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
9h 12m£90–188Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
9h 15m£35–53Drive 240.1 mi
- Drive from Leuchars to Thursocar 240.1 mi
5h 3m£60–87Train, bus
- Take the train from Dundee to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
9h 22m£56–143Train
- Take the train from Dundee to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
9h 40m£98–219
Leuchars to Thurso by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leuchars to Thurso is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Leuchars to Thurso is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Leuchars to Thurso. However, there are services departing from St Bunyan's Place and arriving at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Perth station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Leuchars to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Leuchars and arriving at Thurso via Dundee, Perth and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Leuchars and Thurso is 296 miles. The road distance is 241.5 miles.
The best way to get from Leuchars to Thurso without a car is to train via Perth which takes 9h 12m and costs £90 - £190.
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Leuchars to Thurso, including transfers.
Leuchars to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Perth station.
Leuchars to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
The best way to get from Leuchars to Thurso is to train via Perth which takes 9h 12m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 9h 15m.
What companies run services between Leuchars, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?
You can take a train from Leuchars to Thurso via Dundee, Perth, and Inverness in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Bunyan's Place to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Railway Station, Dundee, Perth, Perth station, and Inverness Union Street in around 9h 15m.
- 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 Dundee to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- 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
Train from Dundee to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Dundee to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Leuchars to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Leuchars to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leuchars to Thurso is 242 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Leuchars to Thurso.
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