The average bus between Alexandria and Thurso takes 11h 9m and the fastest bus takes 9h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Alexandria 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 Alexandria and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alexandria is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Thurso at 2:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and take an average of 11h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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15h 8m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Alexandria 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 Alexandria to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Alexandria station and arriving at Thurso station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
Alexandria to Thurso bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Buchanan Bus Stn station.
Alexandria to Thurso bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Alexandria and Thurso is 296.8 km. The road distance is 520 km.
You can take a train from Alexandria to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Inverness Union Street in around 10h 15m.