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How to get fromThurso to Balmoral Castleby train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Thurso to Balmoral Castle by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train
    3. Drive from Aviemore to Balmoral Castlecar car
    6h 50m
    £87–161

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Pittodriebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Pittodrie to Crathiebus bus
    10h 18m
    £34–48

  3. Bus via Perth

    1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Crathiebus bus
    10h
    £35–56

  4. Drive 179.8 mi

    1. Drive from Thurso to Balmoral Castlecar car 179.8 mi
    3h 59m
    £44–64

  5. Train, drive via Car Park

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train
    3. Drive from Car Park to Balmoral Castlecar car
    7h 52m
    £91–166

Thurso to Balmoral Castle by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 234.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Balmoral Castle via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Park and Ride, Overgate, Dundee station, and Crathie in around 10h.

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