The average bus between Thurso and Cheltenham takes 24h 18m and the fastest bus takes 22h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Thurso to Cheltenham. 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 Thurso and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 1:49 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Thurso is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 9:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 24h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Thurso to Cheltenham? 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 Thurso to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 18m.
Thurso to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
Thurso to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Arle Court Transport Hub station.
The distance between Thurso and Cheltenham is 749.9 km. The road distance is 1,042 km.
You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Promenade via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall Street, Lordswood Road, and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 16h 35m.