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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Iverness is to bus via Bus Station Stance 4 which costs £4 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Iverness is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Iverness?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Inverness Longman Road. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Iverness?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Iverness. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Inverness via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Thurso to Iverness?

The distance between Thurso and Iverness is 131 miles. The road distance is 107.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Iverness without a car is to bus which takes 3h 16m and costs £13 - £20.

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

The bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Longman Road takes 3h 16m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Iverness bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thurso to Iverness train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Iverness?

The best way to get from Thurso to Iverness is to bus which takes 3h 16m and costs £13 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 4h.

Where does the Thurso to Iverness bus arrive?

Thurso to Iverness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Longman Road station.

Where does the Thurso to Iverness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Iverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Iverness is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Thurso to Iverness.

Where can I stay near Iverness?

There are 1415+ hotels available in Iverness.

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Longman Roadbus Ember
3h 16m
£13–20
Bus via Bus Station Stance 4
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3h 40m
£4
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
4h
£69–122
Drive 107 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Ivernesscar 107 mi
2h 22m
£26–38

Thurso to Iverness by bus

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3h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 130 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

Ember operates a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Longman Road 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–20 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Thurso to Inverness 4 times a day. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 53m.

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