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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Glasgow Queen Street via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

How far is it from Thurso to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Thurso and Kilmarnock is 324 miles. The road distance is 291.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Kilmarnock without a car is to bus via Inverness which takes 8h 23m and costs £50 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Thurso to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Kilmarnock bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thurso to Kilmarnock train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Thurso to Kilmarnock is to bus via Inverness which takes 8h 23m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £150 - £290 and takes 9h 29m.

Where does the Thurso to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurso to Kilmarnock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Kilmarnock is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Thurso to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

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Thurso to Kilmarnock - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry, and plane

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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
8h 23m
£51–89
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
8h 35m
£39–72
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
9h 29m
£154–281
Drive 289.6 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Kilmarnockcar 289.6 mi
5h 50m
£71–102
Ferry, bus to Kirkwall, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus
3. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
7h 42m
£202–450
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
10h 18m
£135–294
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
8h 7m
£193–450
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
10h 2m
£160–344

Thurso to Kilmarnock by bus

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8h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 322 mi
Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Inverness, Glasgow Queen Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 29m.

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