The average bus between Basildon and Thurso takes 24h 28m and the fastest bus takes 20h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Basildon 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 twice daily between Basildon and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Basildon is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Thurso at 5:49 PM. All services require a transfer at London Stansted Airport (STN) and take an average of 24h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Basildon 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 Basildon to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Thurso station via London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 28m.
Basildon to Thurso bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Basildon to Thurso bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Thurso Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Basildon and Thurso is 820.9 km. The road distance is 1,188 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Thurso Bank of Scotland via London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 19h 54m.