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Edinburgh to Thurso buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Thurso takes 8h 57m and the fastest bus takes 7h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

8h 57m
Duration
291 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Edinburgh to Thurso bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Edinburgh and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 8:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:24 PM which arrives into Thurso at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 3 and take an average of 8h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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: 291.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Bus Station Stance 3 and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 14m.

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