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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Montrose to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus X99
    7h 33m
    £68–120

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Montrose High Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    9h 24m
    £32–47

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Montrose to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    7h 51m
    £131–238

  4. Drive 221.9 mi

    1. Drive from Montrose to Thursocar car 221.9 mi
    4h 46m
    £55–79

  5. Train via Aberdeen

    1. Take the train from Montrose to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    8h 51m
    £107–242

Montrose to Thurso by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

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

You can take a train from Montrose to Thurso via Inverness in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montrose High Street to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Aberdeen Union Street and Inverness Union Street in around 9h 24m.

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