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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ayr and Thurso takes 9h 38m and the fastest bus takes 8h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ayr to Thurso. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 38m
Duration
340 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Ayr to Thurso bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Ayr and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Thurso at 2:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 9h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusEmber9h 1m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber8h 59m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber9h 24m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber9h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber9h 17m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber10h 29m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber9h 19m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusEmber8h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber9h 17m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber10h 29m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber9h 19m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusEmber8h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber9h 17m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber10h 29m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber9h 19m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusEmber8h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber9h 17m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber10h 29m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber9h 19m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusEmber8h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber9h 17m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber10h 29m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber9h 19m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusEmber8h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber10h 28m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusEmber8h 41m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber9h 9m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber9h 14m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Thurso? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 339.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 9h 53m.

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