Bus Thurso to Edinburgh from £52 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Thurso and Edinburgh takes 8h 12m and the fastest bus takes 7h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Thurso to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 12m
Duration: 292 mi
Distance: £52
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094

7h 36m

£44–79

Thurso to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Thurso and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 3:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Thurso is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, June 23, 2026

4:14 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
7h 51m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, June 24, 2026

3:52 AM → 11:31 AM
7h 39m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 1:59 PM
7h 45m • 1 change
9:24 AM → 5:25 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
1:49 PM → 10:30 PM
8h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 25, 2026

3:52 AM → 11:31 AM
7h 39m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 1:59 PM
7h 45m • 1 change
9:24 AM → 5:25 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
1:49 PM → 10:30 PM
8h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, June 26, 2026

3:52 AM → 11:31 AM
7h 39m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 1:59 PM
7h 45m • 1 change
9:24 AM → 5:25 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
1:49 PM → 10:30 PM
8h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, June 27, 2026

3:52 AM → 11:31 AM
7h 39m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 1:59 PM
7h 45m • 1 change
9:24 AM → 5:25 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
1:49 PM → 10:30 PM
8h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, June 28, 2026

5:27 AM → 12:59 PM
7h 32m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 3:59 PM
8h 31m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 7:59 PM
8h • 1 change
4:14 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
7h 51m • 1 change

Departing Monday, June 29, 2026

3:52 AM → 11:31 AM
7h 39m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 1:59 PM
7h 45m • 1 change
9:24 AM → 5:25 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
1:49 PM → 10:30 PM
8h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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