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How to get fromStirling to Thursoby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Stirling to Thurso by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus Ember
    7h 34m
    £47–114

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    7h 58m
    £34–69

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    7h 48m
    £89–189

  4. Drive  241.8 mi

    1. Drive from Stirling to Thursocar car 241.8 mi
    5h 1m
    £60–87

Stirling to Thurso by train and bus

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a train from Stirling to Thurso via Inverness in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Library to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Park and Ride, Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 58m.

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