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4.6Travel Information between Inverness and Thurso
 Distance | 81 miles (130 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $22 - $34 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $22 (€20) • 3 h 43 min |
 Fastest mode | Bus • $34 (€31) • 3 h 27 min |
 Popular travel companies | Stagecoach North Scotland or ScotRail |
Travel 81 miles (130 km) by train or bus between Inverness and Thurso. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Stagecoach North Scotland or ScotRail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Inverness to Thurso.
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How to get from Inverness to Thurso by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Inverness to Thurso is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Inverness to Thurso
Travel to Thurso easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Inverness to Thurso.
There are 2 travel options between Inverness and Thurso. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Thurso is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $22 (€20) compared to other travel options to Thurso:
Taking a train costs $12 (€11) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $34 (€31).
The fastest way from Inverness to Thurso is by bus with an average journey time of 3 h 27 min.
There are alternative travel options to Thurso that take longer:
Getting to Thurso by train takes 3 h 43 min on average.
Thurso is approximately 81 miles (130 km) away from Inverness.
The average frequency per day from Inverness to Thurso is:
- 2 buses a day.
- 2 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Thurso from Inverness as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Inverness to Thurso:
- Trains most often depart from Inverness at Inverness and arrive in Thurso at Thurso.
The following travel companies offer services from Inverness to Thurso:
- Stagecoach North Scotland can take you to Thurso by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Stagecoach North Scotland from Inverness to Thurso for $34 (€31).
- Travel with ScotRail for trains to Thurso. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for ScotRail Inverness to Thurso tickets on Omio for $22 (€20).
Yes, there are direct routes from Inverness to Thurso with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 2 direct buses a day to Thurso with Stagecoach North Scotland.
- You can find 2 direct trains per day to Thurso with ScotRail.
Direct services to Thurso tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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