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How to get fromScotland to Thurso Eastby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Scotland to Thurso East by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    8h 6m
    £125–208

  2. Bus via Inverness

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus Ember
    8h 23m
    £31–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station 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 6m
    £34–61

  4. Drive  267.2 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Thurso Eastcar car 267.2 mi
    5h 26m
    £67–97

  5. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    9h 21m
    £105–209

Scotland to Thurso East by train

Calendar19Weekly Trains
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Thurso via Inverness in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sir George's Street Church via Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 6m.

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