The average bus between Alexandria and Thurso takes 11h 20m and the fastest bus takes 8h 45m. 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 3 times a day between Alexandria and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alexandria is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Thurso at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and take an average of 11h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h 35m • 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 Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
Alexandria to Thurso bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Alexandria to Thurso bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Sir George's Street Church station.
The distance between Alexandria and Thurso is 296.8 km. The road distance is 505 km.
You can take a train from Alexandria to Sir George's Street Church via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 9h 44m.