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

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There are 4 ways to get from Oban to Thurso by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus Ember
    7h 48m
    £25–37

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    8h 2m
    £67–112

  3. Drive  212.6 mi

    1. Drive from Oban to Thursocar car 212.6 mi
    4h 44m
    £54–77

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    12h 42m
    £142–269

Oban to Thurso by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Corran Halls to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Thurso via Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 12h 42m.

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