How to travel from Thurso to Glasgow, United Kingdom

The distance between Thurso and Glasgow is around 430km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Thurso to Glasgow by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Wick (WIC) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Glasgow Queen Street.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Inverness and then to Glasgow Queen Street.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £76($90)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Leirinmore Smoo Cave then Inverness Farraline Park and then to Buchanan Bus Station.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Glasgow.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance430km (267 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thurso and Glasgow

There are several options for getting from Thurso to Glasgow by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £34 ($40) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £345 ($405).

The distance between Thurso and Glasgow is around 430km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 307km (191 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Thurso and Glasgow by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Thurso to Glasgow is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £345 ($405).

The cheapest way to travel between Thurso and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £34 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Thurso and Glasgow. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Thurso to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Inverness. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

First ScotRail Service run train services between Thurso and Glasgow. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Thurso and Glasgow. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Thurso to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leirinmore Smoo Cave and Inverness Farraline Park. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

The Durness Bus, Scottish Citylink and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Thurso and Glasgow. Buses run once a week and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thurso to Glasgow. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 6h 15m.

The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Thurso and Glasgow. The distance is around 430km (267 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thurso to Glasgow is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around £76 ($90).

How do I get from Thurso to Glasgow

Compare travel optionsbetween Thurso and Glasgow

Transport options from Thurso to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
4h 45m
£140($165)
every 3 hours445km (276 miles)
Train and Plane6h 15m
£350($415)
twice daily710km (441 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Plane4h 15m
£345($405)
once daily469km (292 miles)
Bus to John o Groats, Car Park, ferry and plane4h 60m
£290($340)
once daily500km (310 miles)
Train
7h 30m
£76($90)
twice daily528km (328 miles)
Bus
9h 35m
£34($40)
once a week605km (376 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
£74($88)
on demand430km (267 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Thurso and Glasgow

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Airports near Glasgow

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

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Glasgow