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How to get from Thurso to Carstairs by bus and train?

From Thurso to Carstairs by bus and train

To get from Thurso to Carstairs in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X99 bus from Bank Of Scotland, Thurso station to Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 094 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Carstairs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 42 min.

582min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X99X99
Bus - 094094
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Carstairs
Leaves from Bank Of Scotland, Thurso
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bank Of Scotland, Thurso
    ID 6700713341
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    224 min
  • 4
    Bus - 094094
    Wait for bus
    094
    Edinburgh
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Edinburgh
    ID 6200600790
    250 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Edinburgh
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carstairs
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carstairs
    Walk to
    Carstairs
    0.94 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Thurso to Carstairs by bus and train via X99, M90 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Thurso to Carstairs in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X99 bus from Bank Of Scotland, Thurso station to Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M90 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Carstairs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 42 min.

582min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X99X99
Bus - M90M90
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Carstairs
Leaves from Bank Of Scotland, Thurso
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bank Of Scotland, Thurso
    ID 6700713341
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    224 min
  • 4
    Bus - M90M90
    Wait for bus
    M90
    Edinburgh
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station
    231 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Edinburgh
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carstairs
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carstairs
    Walk to
    Carstairs
    0.94 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Thurso to Carstairs
The distance between Thurso, Scotland and Carstairs, Scotland is approximately 290.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 582 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thurso to Carstairs by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Thurso

Thurso is located at Thurso, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Princes Street, Thurso.

Train stations close to Thurso:

  • Thurso

Bus stations close to Thurso:

  • Princes Street, Thurso
  • Bank Of Scotland, Thurso
  • St Peters Church, Thurso

Ferry stations close to Thurso:

  • Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
Public transport stations close to Carstairs, Scotland

Carstairs is located at Carstairs, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Lanark Road, Carstairs.

Train stations close to Carstairs:

  • Carstairs

Bus stations close to Carstairs:

  • Lanark Road, Carstairs
  • West View, Carstairs
  • East End Terrace, Carstairs

Alternative route from Thurso to Carstairs by bus and train via X99, M90 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Thurso to Carstairs in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X99 bus from Bank Of Scotland, Thurso station to Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M90 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Carstairs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 42 min.

582min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X99X99
Bus - M90M90
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Carstairs
Leaves from Bank Of Scotland, Thurso
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bank Of Scotland, Thurso
    ID 6700713341
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    224 min
  • 4
    Bus - M90M90
    Wait for bus
    M90
    Edinburgh
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station
    231 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Edinburgh
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carstairs
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carstairs
    Walk to
    Carstairs
    0.94 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Thurso to Carstairs?

    The fastest way takes 582 minutes, using Bus line X99, Bus line 094, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thurso to Carstairs?

    The alternative route takes 582 minutes, using Bus line X99, Bus line M90, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Carstairs in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 9 hr 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Thurso to Carstairs in Scotland?

    The X99 bus line goes from Bank Of Scotland, Thurso station near Thurso to Inverness station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Inverness station near Carstairs in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Thurso to Carstairs in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Thurso and Carstairs in Scotland by bus and train is about 9 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Thurso to get to Carstairs in Scotland?

    Get on the X99 bus from the Bank Of Scotland, Thurso stop near Thurso in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Thurso and Carstairs in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Inverness station, which is closest to Carstairs in Scotland.

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