The average bus between Gatwick Airport and Thurso takes 20h 37m and the fastest bus takes 19h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 7:20 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Thurso at 5:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 20h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Thurso station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 37m.
Gatwick Airport to Thurso bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from South Terminal Coach Station.
Gatwick Airport to Thurso bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Thurso Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Thurso is 854.3 km. The road distance is 1,182 km.
You can take a bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 20h 36m.