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How to get fromMallaig to Thursoby car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Mallaig to Thurso by car, train, or bus

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Mallaig to Kyle of Lochalshcar car
    2. Take the train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Dingwalltrain train
    3. Take the train from Dingwall to Thursotrain train
    8h 39m
    £108–185

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus 919
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus X99
    8h 57m
    £20–33

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Spean Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spean Bridge to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    8h 53m
    £41–67

  4. Drive  207.5 mi

    1. Drive from Mallaig to Thursocar car 207.5 mi
    4h 29m
    £52–74

  5. Train, bus via Thurso

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Spean Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spean Bridge to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    9h 16m
    £87–167

Mallaig to Thurso by train and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration8h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Mallaig, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Boatyard to Sir George's Street Church via Fort William Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 57m.

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