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Compare train and bus for Inverness to Thurso
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Thurso among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m 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 Inverness to Thurso:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Inverness to Thurso costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Thurso take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 47m.
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How to get from Inverness to Thurso by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Inverness to Thurso is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:41 AM3h43Inverness1:24 PMThurso$421One-way0 transfers
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- 9:41 AM3h43Inverness1:24 PMThurso$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:41 AM3h43Inverness1:24 PMThurso$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:41 AM3h43Inverness2:24 PMThurso$421One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Thurso:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Inverness to Thurso costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Thurso take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 47m.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Inverness and Thurso as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Inverness station (INV) and arrive in Thurso station (THS).
- Ferries mostly depart from Gills Bay and arrive in St Margaret's Hope.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Thurso by train.
- Travel with Stagecoach North Scotland, Ember to go to Thurso by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
- 2 direct buses per day with Stagecoach North Scotland, Ember.
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