The average bus between Forfar and Thurso takes 12h 41m and the fastest bus takes 8h 58m. 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 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forfar is at 4:48 PM which arrives into Thurso at 2:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Park and Ride and take an average of 12h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 58m • 2 changes


9h 50m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


21h 33m • 2 changes


8h 58m • 2 changes


9h 50m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


21h 33m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Forfar station and arriving at Thurso station via Kinross Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
Forfar to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Forfar station.
Forfar to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Sir George's Street Church station.
The distance between Forfar and Thurso is 220.1 km. The road distance is 497 km.
You can take a bus from Forfar to Sir George's Street Church via Park and Ride and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 9h 31m.