The average bus between Falkirk and Thurso takes 10h 52m and the fastest bus takes 8h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Falkirk 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 3 times a day between Falkirk and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Thurso at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Cumbernauld and take an average of 10h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Falkirk 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 Falkirk to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Falkirk station and arriving at Thurso station via Perth Broxden Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
Falkirk to Thurso bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Cumbernauld station.
Falkirk to Thurso bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Falkirk and Thurso is 288.7 km. The road distance is 496 km.
You can take a bus from St Andrew`s Church to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Cumbernauld, Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 9h 22m.