The average bus between Galashiels and Thurso takes 12h 17m and the fastest bus takes 9h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Galashiels 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 Galashiels and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 8:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 6:21 PM which arrives into Thurso at 2:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 12h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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19h 59m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Galashiels 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 Galashiels to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Thurso station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
Galashiels to Thurso bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bridge Street station.
Galashiels to Thurso bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Sir George's Street Church station.
The distance between Galashiels and Thurso is 334 km. The road distance is 517 km.
You can take a bus from Bridge Street to Sir George's Street Church via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 10h 27m.