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How to get fromThurso to Gairlochby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Thurso to Gairloch by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Dingwall

    best
    1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Dingwallbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Council Buildings to Melvaig Road Endbus bus 711 / ...
    5h 23m

  2. Drive 156.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thurso to Gairlochcar car 156.2 mi
    3h 22m
    £39–55

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Dingwalltrain train Wick - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Council Buildings to Melvaig Road Endbus bus 711 / ...
    6h

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 7 to Melvaig Road Endbus bus 700A / ...
    6h 29m

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  • Distance: 175.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Melvaig Road End via Dingwall and Council Buildings in around 5h 23m.

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