What is the cheapest way to get from Perth to Thurso?

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Thurso is to bus which costs £19 - £45 and takes 6h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Perth to Thurso?

The fastest way to get from Perth to Thurso is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sir George's Street Church via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Thurso via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Perth to Thurso?

The distance between Perth and Thurso is 240 miles. The road distance is 220 miles.

How do I travel from Perth to Thurso without a car?

The best way to get from Perth to Thurso without a car is to bus which takes 6h 56m and costs £19 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Perth to Thurso?

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Perth to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Thurso bus from?

Perth to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Thurso train from?

Perth to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.

Train or bus from Perth to Thurso?

The best way to get from Perth to Thurso is to bus which takes 6h 56m and costs £19 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £210 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Perth to Thurso bus arrive?

Perth to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Perth to Thurso train arrive?

Perth to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Perth to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Thurso is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Perth to Thurso.

How do I get a train ticket from Perth to Thurso?

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Perth to Thurso - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
6h 56m
£19–42
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
7h 21m
£97–208
Drive 218.7 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Thursocar 218.7 mi
4h 32m
£54–78
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093 / ...
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
7h
£31–60

Perth to Thurso by bus

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6h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 238.2 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Sir George's Street Church via Bus Station Stance 3 in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Thurso via Inverness in around 7h 21m.

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