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How to get fromThurso to Tomintoulby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Thurso to Tomintoul by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train Wick - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    6h 6m
    £166–246

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Stationbus bus Uk093 / ...
    7h 5m
    £7–10

  3. Drive  153.1 mi

    1. Drive from Thurso to Tomintoulcar car 153.1 mi
    3h 16m
    £38–55

  4. Bus via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aviemore stationbus bus Ember
    7h 7m
    £22–30

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train Wick - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Car Parkbus bus 37 / ...
    7h 57m
    £63–98

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  • Distance: 207.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to Tomintoul via Inverness and Aviemore in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bank of Scotland to The Square via Bus Station Stance 3, Station, Cairngorm Hotel, and The Square in around 7h 5m.

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