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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

    best
    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

  2. Bus via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lloyds Pharmacy to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus X7
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Falcon Sqbus bus M96 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    10h 22m
    £17–33

  3. Bus

    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 Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    9h 38m
    £32–47

  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: 296.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

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 Royal Bank of Scotland via Aberdeen Union Street and Inverness Union Street in around 9h 38m.

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