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Compare train and bus for Thurso to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thurso to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m 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 Thurso to Inverness:
A train is $23 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Thurso to Inverness costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 52m.
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How to get from Thurso to Inverness by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Thurso to Inverness is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- SR3230001:14 PM3h45Thurso station (THS)4:59 PMInverness station (INV)$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- SR3230001:14 PM3h45Thurso station (THS)4:59 PMInverness station (INV)$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- SR3230001:14 PM3h45Thurso station (THS)4:59 PMInverness station (INV)$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- SR3231008:42 AM3h45Thurso station (THS)12:27 PMInverness station (INV)$421One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Thurso to Inverness:
A train is $23 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Thurso to Inverness costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 52m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Thurso and Inverness as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Thurso station (THS) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
- Buses mostly depart from Scrabster and arrive in Inverness.
- Ferries mostly depart from St Margaret's Hope and arrive in Gills Bay.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Inverness by train.
- Travel with Ember to go to Inverness by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with ScotRail.
- 2 direct buses per day with Ember.
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