The average bus between Stranraer and Thurso takes 15h 54m and the fastest bus takes 10h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer 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 Stranraer and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 1:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Thurso at 2:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 15h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie station and arriving at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station via Glasgow Buchanan station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 54m.
Stranraer to Thurso bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Stranraer and Thurso is 420.5 km. The road distance is 566 km.
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 11h 17m.
