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

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

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  1. Bus via Perth

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    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 Park and Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Park & Ridebus bus
    8h 26m
    £36–56

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Kirkcaldytrain train
    8h 35m
    £97–189

  3. Drive  246.6 mi

    1. Drive from Thurso to Kirkcaldycar car 246.6 mi
    5h
    £61–88

  4. Ferry to Kirkwall, fly

    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
    7h 44m
    £198–462

  5. Bus

    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 Park & Ridebus bus M90
    8h 33m
    £39–80

  6. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane INV - EDI
    11h 26m
    £130–364

Thurso to Kirkcaldy by bus

Calendar47Weekly Buses
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to College of Nursing via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Park and Ride, and Park & Ride in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Kirkcaldy via Inverness and Perth in around 8h 35m.

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