How far is it from Achscrabster to Thurso?

The distance between Achscrabster and Thurso is 5 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Achscrabster to Thurso?

The drive from Achscrabster to Thurso takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Achscrabster to Thurso?

The fastest route from Achscrabster to Thurso covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Thurso from Achscrabster?

Thurso lies roughly to the north-east of Achscrabster.

Are there charging stations between Achscrabster and Thurso?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Achscrabster to Thurso, including Oldfield Road, Thurso (50 kW); Transit Hall, Queen Elizabeth Pier (50 kW); Granville Street, Caithness (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 4.

Achscrabster Thurso

Distance: 5 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Achscrabster to Thurso takes about 15 min via C1001. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 4 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions8 · 5 mi

1 Depart straight 139 yd
2 Continue right onto Achscrabster Road 1 mi
3 Turn right 2 mi
4 Continue straight onto Ormlie Road 2 mi
5 Continue straight onto Princes Street 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Davidson's Lane 62 yd
7 Turn right onto Barrock Street 46 yd
8 Arrive left onto Barrock Street

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The return trip from Thurso to Achscrabster covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Charging points along the way

4 chargers

Oldfield Road, ThursoOldfield Road, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 8RE50 kW
Transit Hall, Queen Elizabeth PierTransit Hall, Queen Elizabeth Pier, Thurso, KW14 7UJ50 kW
Granville Street, CaithnessGranville Street , Caithness , Scotland , KW14 7JN7 kW
Millbank RD, ThursoMillbank RD, Thurso, KW14 8PS7 kW

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Thurso → Crosskirk6 mi · 15 min Thurso → Halkirk8 mi · 15 min Thurso → Winless18 mi · 30 min Thurso → Kinbrace37 mi · 1 h Thurso → Sibster, Highland 27 mi · 10 min Thurso → Canisbay18 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 September 2026.

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How far is it from Achscrabster to Thurso?: The distance between Achscrabster and Thurso is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Achscrabster to Thurso?: The drive from Achscrabster to Thurso takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Achscrabster to Thurso?: The fastest route from Achscrabster to Thurso covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Thurso from Achscrabster?: Thurso lies roughly to the north-east of Achscrabster.
Are there charging stations between Achscrabster and Thurso?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Achscrabster to Thurso, including Oldfield Road, Thurso (50 kW); Transit Hall, Queen Elizabeth Pier (50 kW); Granville Street, Caithness (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 4.

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