There are 3 ways to get from Thurso to Sutherland by train, bus, or car
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Thurso to Sutherland by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Sutherland is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Thurso to Sutherland is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Sutherland. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Hotel via Post Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Sutherland. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Lairg via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Thurso and Sutherland is 102 miles. The road distance is 57.8 miles.
The best way to get from Thurso to Sutherland without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £35 - £65.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Thurso to Sutherland, including transfers.
Thurso to Sutherland bus services, operated by The Durness Bus, depart from Princes Street station.
Thurso to Sutherland train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
The best way to get from Thurso to Sutherland is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2 bus, which costs and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Sutherland, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Thurso to Lairg 4 times a day. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Hotel via Post Office in around 3h 32m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Lairg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01971 511 223
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Durness Bus
Bus from Princes Street to Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- The Durness Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Thurso to Sutherland bus services, operated by The Durness Bus, arrive at Post Office station.
Thurso to Sutherland train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lairg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Sutherland is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Thurso to Sutherland.
There are eight+ hotels available in Sutherland.