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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Glenrothes is to bus via Bus Station which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Glenrothes is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Glenrothes station. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Glenrothes. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Ladybank via Inverness and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Thurso to Glenrothes?

The distance between Thurso and Glenrothes is 291 miles. The road distance is 242.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Glenrothes without a car is to bus which takes 7h 39m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Thurso to Glenrothes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Glenrothes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thurso to Glenrothes train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Glenrothes?

The best way to get from Thurso to Glenrothes is to bus which takes 7h 39m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £240 and takes 9h.

Where does the Thurso to Glenrothes bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurso to Glenrothes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Glenrothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Glenrothes is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Thurso to Glenrothes.

Where can I stay near Glenrothes?

There are 773+ hotels available in Glenrothes.

Thurso to Glenrothes - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry, and plane

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Bus
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 Park & Ridebus M90
7h 39m
£44–80
Bus via Bus Station
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 Bus Stationbus Uk093 / ...
8h 16m
£23–38
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
9h
£111–234
Drive 241.2 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Glenrothescar 241.2 mi
4h 53m
£59–85
Ferry, fly
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
7h 31m
£187–437

Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

£161Cheapest Price

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Distance: 289.4 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Bus Station via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Park & Ride in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay via Inverness, Perth, Ladybank, and Railway Station in around 9h.

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