There are 4 ways to get from Thurso to Kyleakin by train, bus, or car
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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 25m£90–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Kyleakinbus Ember
6h 33m£24–33Drive 166.5 mi
- Drive from Thurso to Kyleakincar 166.5 mi
3h 38m£41–60Bus 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£29–48
Thurso to Kyleakin by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Kyleakin is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 33m.
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 Kyleakin via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
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 25m.
The distance between Thurso and Kyleakin is 194 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 25m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 25m 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 25m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Kyleakin, Scotland?
You can take a train from Thurso to Kyleakin via Dingwall and Kyle of Lochalsh in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Kyleakin via Inverness Union Street in around 6h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Dingwall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dingwall to Kyle of Lochalsh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Kyleakin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Shorefront Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
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Booking & Getting There
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.
There are 280+ hotels available in Kyleakin.