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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Crail is to bus via Kinross which costs £30 - £70 and takes 10h 19m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Crail?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Crail. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Bowling Green Place via Bus Station Stance 3, Park and Ride, Crichton Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Crail?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Crail. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Dundee via Inverness and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

How far is it from Thurso to Crail?

The distance between Thurso and Crail is 296 miles. The road distance is 260.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Crail without a car is to bus which takes 8h 46m and costs £35 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Thurso to Crail, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Crail bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thurso to Crail train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Crail?

The best way to get from Thurso to Crail is to bus which takes 8h 46m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can train via Perth, which costs £110 - £230 and takes 9h 47m.

Where does the Thurso to Crail bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurso to Crail train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Crail?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Crail is 260 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Thurso to Crail.

Where can I stay near Crail?

There are 981+ hotels available in Crail.

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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 Park and Ridebus Uk093 / ...
8h 46m
£35–54
Bus via Kinross
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 M90
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus 787
10h 19m
£31–67
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
9h 47m
£112–230
Drive 258.8 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Crailcar 258.8 mi
5h 17m
£64–92
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Dundeetrain Inverness - Edinburgh
10h 1m
£125–264

Thurso to Crail by bus

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Distance: 293.8 mi
Duration: 8h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Bowling Green Place via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Park and Ride, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Bowling Green Place via Inverness, Perth, Dundee, Seagate Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 47m.

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