The average bus between Kilmarnock and Thurso takes 9h 20m and the fastest bus takes 7h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock 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 5 times a day between Kilmarnock and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Thurso at 3:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
Kilmarnock to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Thurso is 336.9 km. The road distance is 466 km.
You can take a bus from Church Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 9h 26m.