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There are 6 ways to get from Thurso to Perth by bus, train, car, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to West End Car Parkbus bus
    3. Take the train from Pitlochry to Perthtrain train
    7h 2m
    £30–53

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Perth stationbus bus Ember
    7h 24m
    £26–37

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train Wick - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    7h 14m
    £84–169

  4. Drive  218.6 mi

    1. Drive from Thurso to Perthcar car 218.6 mi
    4h 29m
    £55–79

  5. Ferry, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane KOI - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    8h 11m
    £256–536

  6. Ferry, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    8h 11m
    £198–449

Thurso to Perth by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to Perth via Inverness in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Perth station via Inverness Union Street in around 7h 24m.

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