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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    7h 12m
    £81–168

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus Ember
    7h 28m
    £25–37

  3. Bus via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus Ember
    7h 12m
    £26–40

  4. Drive  218.7 mi

    1. Drive from Perth to Thursocar car 218.7 mi
    4h 32m
    £54–78

Perth to Thurso by train

Calendar19Weekly Trains
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Thurso via Inverness in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Bus Station Stance 3 and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 12m.

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