How to travel from Perth to Thurso, United Kingdom

The distance between Perth and Thurso is around 344km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Perth to Thurso by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Wick (WIC).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
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Train

Take the train to Inverness and then to Thurso.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £68($80)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Inverness then take the train to Thurso.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £54($64)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Thurso.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance352km (219 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Thurso

There are several options for getting from Perth to Thurso by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £54 ($64) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($145).

The distance between Perth and Thurso is around 344km (214 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 245km (152 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Perth and Thurso by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perth to Thurso is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £125 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Thurso, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £54 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perth and Thurso. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perth to Thurso. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Inverness. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Perth and Thurso. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Perth and Thurso. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Wick (WIC). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Thurso. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Wick (WIC). instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Thurso is Kirkwall Airport (KOI) (KOI) which is approximately 54km (34 miles) from Thurso. Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) and Stornoway Airport (SYY) (SYY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Perth and Thurso. The distance is around 352km (219 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Thurso is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around £68 ($80).

How do I get from Perth to Thurso

Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Thurso

Transport options from Perth to Thurso
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 40m
£125($145)
every 3 hours344km (214 miles)
Train
6h 10m
£68($80)
5 times a day429km (266 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 45m
£54($64)
once daily422km (262 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
£61($72)
on demand352km (219 miles)

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Airports near Thurso

The following major airports near Thurso offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

KOI
Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Thurso
INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Thurso
SYY
Stornoway Airport (SYY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
169km (105 miles) from Thurso