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How to get fromThurso to Kilmarnockby bus, train, car, ferry, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Thurso to Kilmarnock by bus, train, car, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    8h 31m
    £51–89

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train Wick - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
    9h 38m
    £138–229

  3. Drive  289.6 mi

    1. Drive from Thurso to Kilmarnockcar car 289.6 mi
    5h 50m
    £72–104

  4. Ferry, bus to Kirkwall, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus bus
    3. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane KOI - GLA
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    8h 22m
    £243–529

  5. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    10h 34m
    £160–331

Thurso to Kilmarnock by bus

Calendar47Weekly Buses
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Kilmarnock via Inverness, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 9h 38m.

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