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Kirkcaldy to Thurso buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kirkcaldy and Thurso takes 8h 32m and the fastest bus takes 7h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kirkcaldy 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.

8h 32m
Duration
289 mi
Distance
£51
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
  2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus Ember
9h 14m
£38–80

Kirkcaldy to Thurso bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Kirkcaldy and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 6:21 PM which arrives into Thurso at 3:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Park & Ride and take an average of 8h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber8h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber8h 17m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandPark's of HamiltonEmber9h 9m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber7h 49m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber7h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber8h 17m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandPark's of HamiltonEmber9h 9m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber7h 49m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber7h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber8h 17m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandPark's of HamiltonEmber9h 9m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber7h 49m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber7h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandPark's of HamiltonEmber8h 45m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber8h 10m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber7h 35m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber8h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandPark's of HamiltonEmber8h 50m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber8h 10m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber7h 35m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber8h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber8h 17m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandPark's of HamiltonEmber9h 9m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber7h 49m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber7h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kirkcaldy 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.

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  • Distance: 289.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Kirkcaldy, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Kennedy Crescent to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Park & Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 9h 14m.

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