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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Glasgow is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Glasgow is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Glasgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Glasgow station. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Glasgow?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Glasgow Queen Street via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

How far is it from Thurso to Glasgow?

The distance between Thurso and Glasgow is 303 miles. The road distance is 268.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Glasgow without a car is to bus via Inverness which takes 7h 27m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Thurso to Glasgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Glasgow bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thurso to Glasgow train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Glasgow?

The best way to get from Thurso to Glasgow is to bus via Inverness which takes 7h 27m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £140 - £270 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Thurso to Glasgow bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurso to Glasgow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Glasgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Glasgow is 269 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Thurso to Glasgow.

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

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Bus via Inverness
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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
7h 27m
£44–79
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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
7h 39m
£32–62
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
8h 31m
£147–270
Drive 267.4 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Glasgowcar 267.4 mi
5h 23m
£66–95
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
6h 30m
£192–430
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
7h 16m
£186–440
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
8h 49m
£160–333

Thurso to Glasgow by bus

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Distance: 300.9 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Buchanan Bus Station via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Glasgow Queen Street via Inverness in around 8h 31m.

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