The average bus between Forfar and Thurso takes 9h 59m and the fastest bus takes 7h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Forfar 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 Forfar and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 9:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forfar is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Thurso at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 9h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 38m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Forfar 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 Forfar to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Forfar station and arriving at Thurso station via Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
Forfar to Thurso bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Park and Ride station.
Forfar to Thurso bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Forfar and Thurso is 220.1 km. The road distance is 465 km.
You can take a bus from Council Offices to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Bus Station, Overgate, Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 47m.