The average bus between Greenock and Thurso takes 9h 29m and the fastest bus takes 8h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Greenock 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 5 times a day between Greenock and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Thurso at 2:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 9h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 24m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Greenock 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 Greenock to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 station and arriving at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
Greenock to Thurso bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.
Greenock to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Greenock and Thurso is 303.6 km. The road distance is 444 km.
You can take a bus from Stance 1 to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 9h 45m.