The average bus between Cardiff and Thurso takes 22h 46m and the fastest bus takes 20h 56m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Cardiff 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 6 times a week between Cardiff and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 5:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Thurso at 2:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Lordswood Rd and take an average of 22h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Thurso station via Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 46m.
Cardiff to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sir George's Street Church station.
The distance between Cardiff and Thurso is 791.4 km. The road distance is 1,123 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Sir George's Street Church via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 18h 16m.