The average bus between Thurso and Peterhead takes 11h 27m and the fastest bus takes 8h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Thurso to Peterhead. 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 every 4 hours between Thurso and Peterhead. The earliest departure is at 3:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Thurso is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Peterhead at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 11h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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11h 8m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Thurso to Peterhead? 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 Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Peterhead station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
Thurso to Peterhead bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
Thurso to Peterhead bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aberdeen Pittodrie station.
The distance between Thurso and Peterhead is 158.5 km. The road distance is 440 km.
You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Buchan House via Inverness Union Street, Erroll Street, and Park & Ride in around 9h 27m.