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Inverness to Thurso Bay buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Inverness and Thurso Bay takes 3h 41m and the fastest bus takes 3h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Inverness to Thurso Bay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 41m
Duration
136 mi
Distance
£17
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Inverness to Thurso Bay bus times

Buses run twice daily between Inverness and Thurso Bay. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Inverness is at 2:15 PM which arrives into Thurso Bay at 5:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 54m • Direct

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 54m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 31m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 42m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 46m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 44m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 54m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 54m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Inverness to Thurso Bay? 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.

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  • Distance: 135.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Thurso Bay, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster NorthLink Ferry Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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