What is the cheapest way to get from Thurso to Bathgate?

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Bathgate is to bus via Perth which costs £26 - £45 and takes 9h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thurso to Bathgate?

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Bathgate is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Council Offices via Bus Station Stance 3 and Shandwick Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Linlithgow via Inverness and Stirling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

How far is it from Thurso to Bathgate?

The distance between Thurso and Bathgate is 311 miles. The road distance is 265.2 miles.

How do I travel from Thurso to Bathgate without a car?

The best way to get from Thurso to Bathgate without a car is to bus which takes 8h 58m and costs £45 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Thurso to Bathgate?

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Thurso to Bathgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Bathgate bus from?

Thurso to Bathgate bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Bathgate train from?

Thurso to Bathgate train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.

Train or bus from Thurso to Bathgate?

The best way to get from Thurso to Bathgate is to bus which takes 8h 58m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £270 and takes 9h 34m.

Where does the Thurso to Bathgate bus arrive?

Thurso to Bathgate bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Thurso to Bathgate train arrive?

Thurso to Bathgate train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Thurso to Bathgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Bathgate is 265 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Thurso to Bathgate.

How do I get a train ticket from Thurso to Bathgate?

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Thurso to Bathgate - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Thurso to Bathgate by bus, train, car, ferry, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
8h 58m
£46–81
Bus via Perth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
9h 15m
£26–43
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
9h 34m
£115–267
Drive 263.7 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Bathgatecar 263.7 mi
5h 17m
£65–93
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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
£195–446
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgatetrain
7h 38m
£203–451
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgatetrain
9h 57m
£161–345
Fly Wick John O' Groats Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane WIC - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
8h 23m
£169–441

Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 309 mi
Duration: 8h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Council Offices via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Queensferry Street, and Shandwick Place in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Royal Bar via Inverness, Stirling, Linlithgow, and Tesco in around 9h 34m.

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