There are 8 ways to get from Thurso to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by ferry, plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Ferry, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best- Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
6h 11m£179–425Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Edinburgh Airportbus Ember
7h 45m£29–41Ferry, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
- Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
7h 43m£199–435Train
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
- Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain Inverness - Edinburgh
8h 38m£137–279Bus via Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park & Ridebus M90
8h 11m£32–64Train via Stirling
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain
- Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
9h 13m£135–274Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Thurso to Edinburgh-EDI260 mi
5h 7mDrive 260 mi
- Drive from Thurso to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 260 mi
5h 7m£63–91
Thurso to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to bus which costs £29 - £45 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Thurso to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via Inverness and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Thurso and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 258 miles. The road distance is 261.5 miles.
The best way to get from Thurso to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs £29 - £45.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Thurso to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including transfers.
Thurso to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
Thurso to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
The best way to get from Thurso to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs £29 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £280 and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Edinburgh Airport via Inverness Union Street in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Edinburgh Airport via Inverness, Haymarket, and Haymarket in around 8h 38m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Kirkwall to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £160–400
Flights from Kirkwall to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £190–390
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stirling to Edinburgh Park
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Inverness to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–55
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £26–55
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 01224591381
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- +44 845 600 0449
- [email protected]
- Website
- NorthLink Ferries
Ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- NorthLink Ferries
- Low
- £13–17
- Peak
- £16–19
Ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- NorthLink Ferries
- Low
- £13–17
- Peak
- £16–19
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Thurso to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Thurso to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Thurso to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 262 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Thurso to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 3010+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Thurso and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















