The average bus between Elgin and Thurso takes 5h 59m and the fastest bus takes 4h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Elgin 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 4 times a day between Elgin and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Thurso at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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8h 38m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Elgin 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 Elgin to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Thurso station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Elgin to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.
Elgin to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Elgin and Thurso is 105.8 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street in around 5h 39m.