The average bus between Cambridge and Thurso takes 31h 31m and the fastest bus takes 30h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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 Cambridge and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 1:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 9:50 AM which arrives into Thurso at 6:22 PM. All services require a transfer at St Margaret's Bus Station and take an average of 31h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Thurso station via St Margaret's Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 31m.
Cambridge to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Cambridge to Thurso bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Cambridge and Thurso is 747 km. The road distance is 1,086 km.
You can take a bus from Parkside to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via St Margaret's Bus Station, M&S, Asda, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 18h 45m.