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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Stirling is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Stirling is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Stirling station. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Dunblane Police Station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Stirling?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Stirling via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Thurso to Stirling?

The distance between Thurso and Stirling is 276 miles. The road distance is 243.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Stirling without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs £28 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Thurso to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Stirling bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thurso to Stirling train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurso to Stirling?

The best way to get from Thurso to Stirling is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs £28 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £190 and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Thurso to Stirling bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurso to Stirling train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurso to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Stirling is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Thurso to Stirling.

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

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Where can I stay near Stirling?

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Thurso to Stirling - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Thurso to Stirling by bus, train, car, ferry, or 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 Dunblane Police Stationbus Ember
7h 30m
£29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
7h 38m
£89–189
Drive 241.8 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Stirlingcar 241.8 mi
4h 59m
£60–87
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
7h 51m
£245–533
Bus via Perth
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Islamic Centrebus M9 / ...
7h 43m
£32–51
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 Park to Stirlingtrain
8h
£203–469
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
10h 4m
£162–335

Thurso to Stirling by bus and train

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Distance: 274.5 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Stirling via Inverness Union Street, Dunblane Police Station, and Dunblane in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Stirling via Inverness in around 7h 38m.

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