The average bus between Hull and Thurso takes 27h 18m and the fastest bus takes 21h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hull 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 twice daily between Hull and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 10:40 AM which arrives into Thurso at 6:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 27h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Hull 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 Hull to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Thurso station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 18m.
Hull to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hull Interchange station.
Hull to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Thurso Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Hull and Thurso is 574.1 km. The road distance is 888 km.
You can take a bus from Hull Interchange to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 16h 47m.