There are 3 ways to get from Plockton to Thurso by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Duncraig to Dingwalltrain Kyle of Lochalsh - Inverness
- Take the train from Dingwall to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick / ...
6h 3m£93–146Drive 160.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Plockton to Thursocar 160.4 mi
3h 30m£40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Ardarroch Road End to Council Buildingsbus 704
- Take the bus from Dingwall to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
6h 17m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plockton to Thurso is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Plockton to Thurso is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Plockton to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Ardarroch Road End and arriving at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Dingwall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Plockton to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Duncraig and arriving at Thurso via Dingwall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Plockton and Thurso is 190 miles. The road distance is 161.3 miles.
The best way to get from Plockton to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Plockton to Thurso, including transfers.
Plockton to Thurso bus services, operated by Lochcarron Garage, depart from Ardarroch Road End station.
Plockton to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Duncraig station.
The best way to get from Plockton to Thurso is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Plockton, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Plockton to Thurso via Duncraig and Dingwall in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Plockton to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Ardarroch Road End, Council Buildings, and Dingwall in around 6h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Duncraig to Dingwall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dingwall to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 1520 722205
- Website
- Lochcarron Garage
Bus from Ardarroch Road End to Council Buildings
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Lochcarron Garage
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dingwall to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Plockton to Thurso bus services, operated by Lochcarron Garage, arrive at Council Buildings station.
Plockton to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dingwall station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plockton to Thurso is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Plockton to Thurso.
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