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Edinburgh to Thurso Bay buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Thurso Bay takes 12h 59m and the fastest bus takes 8h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Thurso Bay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 59m
Duration
296 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Edinburgh to Thurso Bay bus times

Buses run twice daily between Edinburgh and Thurso Bay. The earliest departure is at 9:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 3:05 PM which arrives into Thurso Bay at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 3 and take an average of 12h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusEmber19h 54m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusEmber8h 53m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusEmber19h 54m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusEmber8h 53m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusEmber16h 40m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusEmber8h 55m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusEmber16h 40m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    FlixBusEmber8h 55m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusEmber16h 40m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    FlixBusEmber8h 55m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusEmber16h 40m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusEmber8h 55m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Thurso Bay? 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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Thurso Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 296 mi
  • Duration: 12h 59m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Thurso Bay, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Scrabster Ferry Terminal via Bus Station Stance 3 and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 45m.

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