The average bus between Arbroath and Thurso takes 13h 8m and the fastest bus takes 8h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Arbroath 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 Arbroath and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arbroath is at 5:29 PM which arrives into Thurso at 2:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Perth Canal Street and take an average of 13h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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20h 52m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Arbroath 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 Arbroath to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Arbroath station and arriving at Thurso station via Perth Canal Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
Arbroath to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Arbroath Burnside Drive station.
Arbroath to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Sir George's Street Church station.
The distance between Arbroath and Thurso is 232.6 km. The road distance is 448 km.
You can take a bus from Arbroath Burnside Drive to Sir George's Street Church via Perth Canal Street, Princes Street, Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 46m.