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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Thurso
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Thurso among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €46, and a train costs an average of €47.
Distance: 190 miles (306 km)
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€67 Average price | €50 Average price Cheapest |
7h 37m Average total duration Fastest 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Glasgow to Thurso by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Thurso is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Thurso:
A bus is $1 (€0.98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Thurso costing on average $59 (€47).
Other travel options to Thurso take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Thurso as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and arrive in Thurso station (THS).
- Travel with Megabus, Scottish Citylink, Ember, FlixBus to go to Thurso by bus.
- Travel with ScotRail, ScotRail to go to Thurso by train.
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