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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Motherwell is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Motherwell is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Motherwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at High Road via Inverness Union Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Motherwell?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Glasgow Queen Street via Inverness and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from Thurso to Motherwell?

The distance between Thurso and Motherwell is 316 miles. The road distance is 271.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Motherwell without a car is to bus which takes 8h 27m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Thurso to Motherwell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Motherwell bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thurso to Motherwell train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Motherwell?

The best way to get from Thurso to Motherwell is to bus which takes 8h 27m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train via Perth, which costs £130 - £280 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Thurso to Motherwell bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurso to Motherwell train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Motherwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Motherwell is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Thurso to Motherwell.

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

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Where can I stay near Motherwell?

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

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1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
8h 27m
£34–49
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
9h 35m
£133–271
Drive 270.3 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Motherwellcar 270.3 mi
5h 25m
£66–95
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
7h 36m
£198–445
Bus via Inverness
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
9h 26m
£37–69
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
10h 17m
£147–277
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
9h 41m
£163–344
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
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 train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain
8h 49m
£207–467

Thurso to Motherwell by bus

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8h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 314 mi
Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to High Road via Inverness Union Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to High Road via Inverness, Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 35m.

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