The average bus between Thurso and Exeter takes 26h 55m and the fastest bus takes 23h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Thurso to Exeter. 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 Exeter. 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 Exeter at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 26h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Thurso to Exeter? 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 Exeter. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Exeter station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 55m.
Thurso to Exeter bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
Thurso to Exeter bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
The distance between Thurso and Exeter is 875.2 km. The road distance is 1,221 km.
You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Bampfylde Street via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall Street, and Lordswood Road in around 19h 35m.