The average bus between Portree and Thurso takes 11h 29m and the fastest bus takes 7h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portree 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 Portree and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portree is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Thurso at 2:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

8h 51m • 1 change

7h 36m • 1 change
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20h 36m • 1 change

8h 51m • 1 change

7h 36m • 1 change
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20h 36m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Portree to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Portree station and arriving at Thurso station via Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
Portree to Thurso bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Somerled Square station.
Portree to Thurso bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Sir George's Street Church station.
The distance between Portree and Thurso is 205.1 km. The road distance is 389 km.
You can take a bus from Somerled Square to Sir George's Street Church via Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 51m.