The average bus between Dunfermline and Thurso takes 8h 47m and the fastest bus takes 7h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Dunfermline is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Thurso at 3:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Park & Ride and take an average of 8h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 29m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride station and arriving at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station via Park and Ride station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
Dunfermline to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Park & Ride station.
Dunfermline to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Dunfermline and Thurso is 280.6 km. The road distance is 398 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Park & Ride, Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 12m.