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How to get fromSaint Andrews to Thursoby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Saint Andrews to Thurso by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus X99
    8h 30m
    £27–61

  2. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    9h 24m
    £89–193

  3. Drive  245.8 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Andrews to Thursocar car 245.8 mi
    5h 13m
    £61–89

  4. Bus via Kinross

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park and Ridebus bus 787
    2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    9h 7m
    £41–79

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    9h 52m
    £99–225

Saint Andrews to Thurso by bus and train

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration9h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Sir George's Street Church via Railway Station, Overgate, Park and Ride, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Thurso via Railway Station, Dundee, Perth, and Inverness in around 9h 24m.

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