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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Cupar is to bus which costs £27 - £60 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Cupar is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Cupar?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Cupar station. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Railway Station via Bus Station Stance 3, Bus Station and Hill Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Cupar?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Cupar. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Cupar via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Thurso to Cupar?

The distance between Thurso and Cupar is 271 miles. The road distance is 242.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Cupar without a car is to bus via Bus Station which takes 8h 2m and costs £35 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Thurso to Cupar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Cupar bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thurso to Cupar train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Cupar?

The best way to get from Thurso to Cupar is to bus via Bus Station which takes 8h 2m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £230 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Thurso to Cupar bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurso to Cupar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Cupar?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Cupar is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Thurso to Cupar.

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

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Where can I stay near Cupar?

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Bus via Bus Station
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 Bus Stationbus Uk093 / ...
8h 2m
£35–52
Bus
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
8h 10m
£27–59
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Cupartrain Inverness - Edinburgh
8h 36m
£134–225
Drive 241.3 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Cuparcar 241.3 mi
4h 55m
£60–87
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 / ...
8h 38m
£96–193

Thurso to Cupar by train

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8h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 269.7 mi
Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Railway Station via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Bus Station, and Hill Road in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Cupar via Inverness in around 8h 36m.

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