The average bus between Wakefield and Thurso takes 22h 26m and the fastest bus takes 18h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Wakefield to Thurso. 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 Wakefield and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 11:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Thurso at 5:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus Station and take an average of 22h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Wakefield to Thurso? 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 Wakefield to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Thurso station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 26m.
Wakefield to Thurso bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.
Wakefield to Thurso bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Sir George's Street Church station.
The distance between Wakefield and Thurso is 560.3 km. The road distance is 797 km.
You can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Sir George's Street Church via Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 15h 4m.