What is the cheapest way to get from Thurso to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 7h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thurso to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Thurso to Edinburgh?

The distance between Thurso and Edinburgh is 295 miles. The road distance is 263.8 miles.

How do I travel from Thurso to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Thurso to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs £35 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Thurso to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Thurso to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Edinburgh bus from?

Thurso to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Edinburgh train from?

Thurso to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.

Train or bus from Thurso to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Thurso to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £220 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Thurso to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Thurso to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Thurso to Edinburgh train arrive?

Thurso to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Thurso to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Edinburgh is 264 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Thurso to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Thurso to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Thurso to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Thurso to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, ferry, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
7h 45m
£38–79
Bus via Queensferry Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
8h 8m
£37–79
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
8h 16m
£98–214
Drive 262.3 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Edinburghcar 262.3 mi
5h 17m
£65–94
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
6h 48m
£201–449
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane INV - EDI
10h 27m
£117–341
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 48m
£239–526

Thurso to Edinburgh by bus

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Distance: 293.4 mi
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness in around 8h 16m.

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