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Trip Overview

The average bus between Thurso and Elgin takes 5h 25m and the fastest bus takes 4h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Thurso to Elgin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 25m
Duration
171 mi
Distance
£25
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Thurso to Elgin bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Thurso and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Thurso is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Elgin at 3:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thurso to Elgin? 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.

Map of how to get from Thurso to Elgin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 170.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Elgin, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Elgin West Road via Inverness Union Street in around 5h 14m.

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