The average bus between Linlithgow and Thurso takes 12h 27m and the fastest bus takes 8h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Linlithgow 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 3 times a day between Linlithgow and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 9:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linlithgow is at 5:08 PM which arrives into Thurso at 2:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Shandwick Place and take an average of 12h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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21h 13m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Linlithgow 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 Linlithgow to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Linlithgow station and arriving at Thurso station via Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
Linlithgow to Thurso bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Queensferry Street station.
Linlithgow to Thurso bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Sir George's Street Church station.
The distance between Linlithgow and Thurso is 291.1 km. The road distance is 495 km.
You can take a bus from Cross to Sir George's Street Church via Shandwick Place, Queensferry Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 9h 52m.