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

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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
    £59–94

  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 Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus X99
    9h 34m
    £20–29

  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
    £112–187

  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
    £88–191

Montrose to Thurso by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.5 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 Sir George's Street Church via Aberdeen Union Street, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 9h 34m.

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