The average bus between Gretna and Thurso takes 15h 7m and the fastest bus takes 11h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gretna 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 Gretna and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 8:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gretna is at 6:32 PM which arrives into Thurso at 6:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Crown Inn and take an average of 15h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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23h 25m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Gretna 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 Gretna to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Stance 2 station and arriving at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 7m.
Gretna to Thurso bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Stance 2 station.
Gretna to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Gretna and Thurso is 401.2 km. The road distance is 550 km.
You can take a bus from Central Avenue to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Crown Inn, Stance 2, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 13h 17m.