What is the cheapest way to get from Thurso to Saint Andrews?

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Saint Andrews is to bus via Kinross which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thurso to Saint Andrews?

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Saint Andrews is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Saint Andrews?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Saint Andrews station. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3, Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Saint Andrews?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Saint Andrews. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Dundee via Inverness and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Thurso to Saint Andrews?

The distance between Thurso and Saint Andrews is 281 miles. The road distance is 247.5 miles.

How do I travel from Thurso to Saint Andrews without a car?

The best way to get from Thurso to Saint Andrews without a car is to bus which takes 7h 36m and costs £35 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Thurso to Saint Andrews?

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Thurso to Saint Andrews, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Saint Andrews bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thurso to Saint Andrews train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Saint Andrews?

The best way to get from Thurso to Saint Andrews is to bus which takes 7h 36m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can train via Perth, which costs £110 - £240 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Thurso to Saint Andrews bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurso to Saint Andrews train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Saint Andrews?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Saint Andrews is 248 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Thurso to Saint Andrews.

Where can I stay near Saint Andrews?

There are 1395+ hotels available in Saint Andrews.

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There are 7 ways to get from Thurso to Saint Andrews by bus, train, car, plane, or ferry

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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 Bus Stationbus Uk093 / ...
7h 36m
£35–55
Bus via Kinross
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 Park and Ridebus M90
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus 787
8h 27m
£33–62
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
8h 54m
£113–238
Drive 246.1 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Saint Andrewscar 246.1 mi
5h 11m
£60–87
Bus to Wick John O' Groats Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, line 99 bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Co-Opbus
2. Fly from Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane WIC - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
4. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
6h 59m
£147–383
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Dundeetrain Inverness - Edinburgh
9h 4m
£121–276
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 Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
8h 23m
£209–475

Thurso to Saint Andrews by bus

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Distance: 278.9 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Bus Station via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Bus Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Bus Station via Inverness, Perth, Dundee, and Seagate Bus Station in around 8h 54m.

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