The average bus between Banff and Thurso takes 8h 34m and the fastest bus takes 7h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Banff 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.
Buses run every 4 hours between Banff and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 4:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Banff is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Thurso at 2:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 53m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Banff 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Thurso. However, there are services departing from High Street station and arriving at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station via Bus Station and Falcon Sq station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
Banff to Thurso bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from High Street station.
Banff to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Banff and Thurso is 118.8 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a bus from High Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Bus Station, Falcon Sq, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 9m.