The average bus between Kilmarnock and Thurso takes 10h 37m and the fastest bus takes 8h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 6:17 PM which arrives into Thurso at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 10h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Thurso station via Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
Kilmarnock to Thurso bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Thurso bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Thurso Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Thurso is 336.9 km. The road distance is 520 km.
You can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 9h 10m.