There are 4 ways to get from Thurso to Dunkeld by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Inverbus Ember
6h 27m£25–35Train
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
- Take the train from Inverness to Dunkeld & Birnamtrain Inverness - Edinburgh / ...
6h 58m£80–159Drive 205.1 mi
- Drive from Thurso to Dunkeldcar 205.1 mi
4h 13m£52–75Bus via Inverness
- Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Rose Cottagebus M10 / ...
6h 33m£29–54
Thurso to Dunkeld by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Dunkeld is to bus which costs £24 - £35 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Thurso to Dunkeld is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Dunkeld. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Inver via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Dunkeld. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Dunkeld & Birnam via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Thurso and Dunkeld is 233 miles. The road distance is 206.3 miles.
The best way to get from Thurso to Dunkeld without a car is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs £24 - £35.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Thurso to Dunkeld, including transfers.
Thurso to Dunkeld bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
Thurso to Dunkeld train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
The best way to get from Thurso to Dunkeld is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs £24 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £160 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Dunkeld, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inver via Inverness Union Street in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Dunkeld & Birnam via Inverness in around 6h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Dunkeld & Birnam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Dunkeld & Birnam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Dunkeld & Birnam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Inver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Rose Cottage
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £18–35
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Rose Cottage
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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Booking & Getting There
Thurso to Dunkeld bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Thurso to Dunkeld train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Dunkeld is 206 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Thurso to Dunkeld.
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