What is the cheapest way to get from Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh is to bus via George Street which costs £28 - £45 and takes 8h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso (Station) and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Sir Georges Street Church and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Thurso (Station) and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh?

The distance between Thurso (Station) and Edinburgh is 289 miles. The road distance is 264 miles.

How do I travel from Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs £26 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 8h to get from Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh bus from?

Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Sir Georges Street Church station.

Where do I catch the Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh train from?

Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.

Train or bus from Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 8h and costs £26 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £220 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh train arrive?

Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh is 264 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh?

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Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, ferry, or plane

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Sir Georges Street Church to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
8h
£26–62
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
8h 16m
£99–214
Drive 262.5 mi
1. Drive from Thurso (Station) to Edinburghcar 262.5 mi
5h 18m
£65–94
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
7h 25m
£189–445
Bus via George Street
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
8h 32m
£29–41
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane INV - EDI
10h 27m
£118–341

Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 286.8 mi
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Thurso (Station), Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Thurso (Station) to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Sir Georges Street Church and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness in around 8h 16m.

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