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There are 5 ways to get from South Queensferry to Thurso by bus, train, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus Ember
    9h 30m
    £31–44

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    9h 42m
    £118–220

  3. Drive  255 mi

    1. Drive from South Queensferry to Thursocar car 255 mi
    5h 8m
    £65–93

  4. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 17m
    £194–444

  5. Bus via Waterloo Place

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus Ember
    10h 11m
    £39–81

South Queensferry to Thurso by train

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration9h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between South Queensferry, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Slip Road to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Edinburgh Airport and Inverness Union Street in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dalmeny to Thurso via Haymarket and Inverness in around 9h 42m.

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