The average bus between Kirkcaldy and Thurso takes 8h 30m 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.
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 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 49m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Kirkcaldy to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride station and arriving at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Kirkcaldy to Thurso bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Park & Ride station.
Kirkcaldy to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Kirkcaldy and Thurso is 276.4 km. The road distance is 396 km.
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.