The distance between Ullapool and Thurso is around 194km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Ullapool to Thurso by taxi, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Thurso → Ullapool if you're planning a return trip.
Take a taxi to Lairg then take the train to Thurso.
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There are several options for getting from Ullapool to Thurso by taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the train which costs around £130 ($155) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).
The distance between Ullapool and Thurso is around 194km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 123km (77 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Ullapool and Thurso by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ullapool to Thurso is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £34 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Ullapool and Thurso, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the train which will typically cost around £130 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and Thurso. We recommend that you drive to Thurso. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ullapool and Thurso. We recommend that you drive to Thurso. instead which will take 2h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ullapool to Thurso. We recommend that you take a taxi to Lairg then take the train to Thurso. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ullapool and Thurso. The distance is around 194km (121 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to Thurso is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi and Train | 2h 55m | £130($155) | every 20 mins | 208km (129 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | £34($40) | on demand | 194km (121 miles) |
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