- Distance: 59.5 mi
- Duration: 1h 34m
The average bus between Helmsdale and Thurso takes 1h 34m and the fastest bus takes 1h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Helmsdale 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 every 3 hours between Helmsdale and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 1:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Helmsdale is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Thurso at 1:23 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Helmsdale station and arriving at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 34m.
Helmsdale to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Helmsdale station.
Helmsdale to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Helmsdale and Thurso is 53.7 km. The road distance is 67 km.
Ember operates a bus from Helmsdale to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland every 4 hours. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Stagecoach North Scotland also services this route every 4 hours.