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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Paisley is to bus via Park Road which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Paisley is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Paisley?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at St Mirren Street via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Paisley?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Paisley Gilmour Street via Inverness, Perth and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

How far is it from Thurso to Paisley?

The distance between Thurso and Paisley is 313 miles. The road distance is 272.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Paisley without a car is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Thurso to Paisley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Paisley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thurso to Paisley train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Paisley?

The best way to get from Thurso to Paisley is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can train via Perth, which costs £130 - £280 and takes 9h 16m.

Where does the Thurso to Paisley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurso to Paisley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Paisley?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Paisley is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Thurso to Paisley.

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

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Thurso to Paisley by bus, train, car, ferry, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
8h 24m
£48–85
Bus via Park Road
cheapest
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 22m
£38–68
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 16m
£133–275
Drive 270.6 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Paisleycar 270.6 mi
5h 48m
£66–96
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
6h 36m
£195–431
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 11m
£153–277
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
8h 55m
£153–325
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
7h 45m
£190–449

Thurso to Paisley by train, foot, and bus

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10h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 311.4 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to St Mirren Street via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Paisley Gilmour Street via Inverness, Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, Cathedral Street, Buchanan Street, and Glasgow Central in around 9h 16m.

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