The average bus between Kilmarnock and Thurso takes 13h 51m and the fastest bus takes 8h 36m. 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 twice daily between Kilmarnock and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Thurso at 2:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 13h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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 13h 51m.
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 Sir George's Street Church station.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Thurso is 336.9 km. The road distance is 512 km.
You can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Sir George's Street Church via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 9h 27m.