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How to get fromLewis with Harris to Thursoby ferry, bus, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Lewis with Harris to Thurso by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus, train via Dingwall

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Dingwall Council Buildingsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Dingwall to Thursotrain train
    9h 21m
    £69–175

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 961
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus X99
    9h 31m
    £22–99

  3. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane SYY - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    7h 1m
    £190–321

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 961
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    9h 58m
    £80–197

Lewis with Harris to Thurso by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration9h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between Lewis with Harris, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Lewis with Harris to Thurso. However, you can take the ferry to Ullapool Ferry Terminal, walk to Ullapool Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Dingwall Council Buildings, walk to Hill Street, take the bus to Station, walk to Dingwall, then take the train to Thurso. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Sir George's Street Church via Ullapool Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 9h 31m.

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