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How to get fromThurso to Dumfriesby bus, train, car, ferry, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Thurso to Dumfries by bus, train, car, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    10h 5m
    £67–114

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain train
    10h 59m
    £153–315

  3. Drive 331.7 mi

    1. Drive from Thurso to Dumfriescar car 331.7 mi
    6h 29m
    £81–117

  4. Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane KOI - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    9h 15m
    £227–500

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    11h 12m
    £170–305

  6. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    11h 31m
    £171–362

  7. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus bus M90
    3. Take the bus from Lothian Road to Stance 1bus bus 102 / ...
    11h 50m

  8. Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain train
    9h 28m
    £215–480

  9. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    11h 34m
    £195–403

Thurso to Dumfries by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 380.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to School via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Loreburne Centre Stance 2 via Inverness, Haymarket, Lockerbie, and Hall in around 10h 59m.

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