There are 4 ways to get from Lewis with Harris to Thurso by ferry, bus, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Council Buildingsbus 61
- Take the bus from Dingwall to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus
9h 6m£29–106Ferry, bus, train via Dingwall
- Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Council Buildingsbus 61
- Take the train from Dingwall to Thursotrain
9h 26m£69–175Fly, train
- Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane SYY - INV
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
6h 53m£184–342Ferry, bus, train
- Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus 961
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
9h 49m£75–192
Lewis with Harris to Thurso by ferry and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lewis with Harris to Thurso is to ferry and bus which costs £28 - £110 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Lewis with Harris to Thurso is to fly and train which takes 6h 53m and costs £180 - £350.
The distance between Lewis with Harris and Thurso is 217 miles.
The best way to get from Lewis with Harris to Thurso without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 9h 6m and costs £28 - £110.
It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Lewis with Harris to Thurso, including transfers.
There are 107+ hotels available in Thurso.
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 Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Council Buildings, walk to Dingwall, then take the bus to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Thurso via Ullapool Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Council Buildings, Hill Street, Station, and Dingwall in around 9h 26m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Stornoway Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £120–240
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dingwall to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01463 222 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- D + E Coaches
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Council Buildings
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- D + E Coaches
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Council Buildings
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- D + E Coaches
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- D + E Coaches
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Council Buildings
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dingwall to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Council Buildings
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £10–20
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
Ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–80
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £9–14
- Car Fare
- £65–80
Ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–80
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £9–14
- Car Fare
- £65–80
Ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–80
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £9–14
- Car Fare
- £65–80
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