The average bus between Falkirk and Thurso takes 9h 38m and the fastest bus takes 8h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Falkirk 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 5 times a day between Falkirk and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Thurso at 2:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Cumbernauld and take an average of 9h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 39m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Falkirk 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 Falkirk to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Cumbernauld station and arriving at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station via Perth Broxden Park and Ride station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
Falkirk to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Cumbernauld station.
Falkirk to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Falkirk and Thurso is 288.7 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a bus from St Andrew`s Church to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Cumbernauld, Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 9h 12m.