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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Thurso
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Thurso among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$106 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 51m Average total duration Fastest 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Thurso:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Thurso costing on average $106 (€88).
Other travel options to Thurso take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Thurso
How to get from Edinburgh to Thurso by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Thurso is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- L87668 · C14680 · SR3483009:39 AM8h06Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:45 PMThurso station (THS)$1361One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- L87668 · C14680 · SR3483009:39 AM8h06Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:45 PMThurso station (THS)$1361One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- L87668 · C14680 · SR3483009:39 AM8h06Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:45 PMThurso station (THS)$1361One-way2 transfers
Other options
- L87695 · C14684 · SR3482001:37 PM8h39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:16 PMThurso station (THS)$1361One-way2 transfers
- L87274 · SR3482001:32 PM8h44Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:16 PMThurso station (THS)$1361One-way1 transfer
- C14678 · SR3483008:38 AM9h07Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:45 PMThurso station (THS)$1361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Thurso:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Thurso costing on average $106 (€88).
Other travel options to Thurso take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 21m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Thurso as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Thurso station (THS).
- Travel with Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Thurso by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Thurso by train.
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