There are 5 ways to get from Thurso to Kyleakin by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Thurso to Dingwalltrain Wick - Inverness
- Take the train from Dingwall to Kyle of Lochalshtrain Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh / ...
6h 20m£85–156Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Shorefront Shelterbus 917
6h 51m£17–31Bus via Inverness
- Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Shorefront Shelterbus 917
6h 39m£29–48Drive 166.5 mi
- Drive from Thurso to Kyleakincar 166.5 mi
3h 38m£41–59Train, bus
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Shorefront Shelterbus 917
7h 11m£82–150
Thurso to Kyleakin by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Kyleakin is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Thurso to Kyleakin is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Kyleakin. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Shorefront Shelter via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Kyleakin. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Kyle of Lochalsh via Dingwall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Thurso and Kyleakin is 192 miles. The road distance is 167.5 miles.
The best way to get from Thurso to Kyleakin without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Thurso to Kyleakin, including transfers.
Thurso to Kyleakin bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
Thurso to Kyleakin train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
The best way to get from Thurso to Kyleakin is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Inverness, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Kyleakin, Scotland?
You can take a train from Thurso to Kyle of Lochalsh via Dingwall in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Shorefront Shelter via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Thurso to Dingwall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dingwall to Kyle of Lochalsh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Shorefront Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £15–29
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Shorefront Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £15–29
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Shorefront Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £15–29
- Phone
- 01224591381
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Thurso to Kyleakin bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Thurso to Kyleakin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dingwall station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Kyleakin is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Thurso to Kyleakin.
Book your Thurso to Kyleakin train tickets online with Omio.
There are 293+ hotels available in Kyleakin.









