How far is it from Thurso to Scrabster?

The distance between Thurso and Scrabster is 3 mi by road.

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

The drive from Thurso to Scrabster takes approximately 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Thurso to Scrabster?

The fastest route from Thurso to Scrabster covers 3 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.

Which direction is Scrabster from Thurso?

Scrabster lies roughly to the north-west of Thurso.

Are there charging stations between Thurso and Scrabster?

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

Thurso Scrabster

Distance: 3 miDuration: 5 min

Driving from Thurso to Scrabster takes about 5 min via A9. The distance is 3 mi. The straight-line distance is 2 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions8 · 3 mi

1 Depart left onto Barrock Street 37 yd
2 Turn right onto Robertson's Lane 63 yd
3 Turn left onto Princes Street 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn left onto Olrig Street 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Smith Terrace 1 mi
6 Turn right 2 mi
7 Turn slightly left 78 yd
8 Arrive left

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The return trip from Scrabster to Thurso covers roughly the same distance, 3 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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Scrabster → Castle Hill, Highland32 mi · 45 min Scrabster → Achscrabster7 mi · 15 min Scrabster → Stemster10 mi · 15 min Scrabster → Syster14 mi · 30 min Scrabster → Lingland32 mi · 40 min Scrabster → Lothbeg51 mi · 1 h 5 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

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How far is it from Thurso to Scrabster?: The distance between Thurso and Scrabster is 3 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Thurso to Scrabster?: The drive from Thurso to Scrabster takes approximately 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Thurso to Scrabster?: The fastest route from Thurso to Scrabster covers 3 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.
Which direction is Scrabster from Thurso?: Scrabster lies roughly to the north-west of Thurso.
Are there charging stations between Thurso and Scrabster?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Thurso to Scrabster, 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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