There are 4 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 10m£78–152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to King Streetbus 917
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
7h 50m£30–52Train, bus
- Take the train from Duncraig to Invernesstrain Kyle of Lochalsh - Inverness
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
6h 56m£33–58Drive 160.4 mi
- Drive from Plockton to Thursocar 160.4 mi
3h 30m£39–57
Plockton to Thurso by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plockton to Thurso is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 50m.
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 Harbour Slipway and arriving at Thurso Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
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 10m.
The distance between Plockton and Thurso is 187 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 10m and costs £75 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Plockton to Thurso, including transfers.
Plockton to Thurso bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Harbour Slipway 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 10m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Plockton, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?
You can take a train from Duncraig to Thurso via Dingwall in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plockton to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Kyle of Lochalsh, Harbour Slipway, King Street, and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Duncraig to Dingwall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dingwall to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Duncraig to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01224591381
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Church
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Harbour Slipway to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–28
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £14–28
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
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More Questions & Answers
Plockton to Thurso bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at King Street 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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