The average bus between Dover and Thurso takes 27h 5m and the fastest bus takes 20h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dover 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 Dover and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 4:51 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Thurso at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 27h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Dover 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 Dover to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Thurso station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 5m.
Dover to Thurso bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Dover to Thurso bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Thurso Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Dover and Thurso is 885.7 km. The road distance is 1,283 km.
You can take a bus from Priory Street to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 21h 46m.