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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 48m
    £78–135

  2. Bus via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Balmoral Rd Endbus bus 201
    10h 46m
    £18–23

  3. Bus

    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 Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Crathiebus bus
    9h 24m
    £32–46

  4. Drive  179.8 mi

    1. Drive from Thurso to Balmoral Castlecar car 179.8 mi
    3h 59m
    £45–64

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Balmoral Rd Endbus bus 201
    10h 24m
    £85–166

Thurso to Balmoral Castle by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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, Aberdeen Airport, and Crathie in around 9h 24m.

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