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How to get fromThurso to Hunterston Terminalby train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Thurso to Hunterston Terminal by train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Fairlietrain train
    9h 59m
    £144–239

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Courtbus bus 906 / ...
    10h 24m
    £52–89

  3. Drive  292.7 mi

    1. Drive from Thurso to Hunterston Terminalcar car 292.7 mi
    6h 13m
    £73–105

  4. Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane KOI - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Fairlietrain train
    8h 46m
    £249–536

  5. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Fairlietrain train
    10h 59m
    £166–338

  6. Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Fairlietrain train
    9h 57m
    £213–503

Thurso to Hunterston Terminal by train and foot

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration9h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 59m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Hunterston Terminal, Scotland?

You can take a train from Thurso to Fairlie via Inverness, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Poteath Bank Plantation via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, and Manse Court in around 10h 24m.

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