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 5:09 PM which arrives into Thurso at 2:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Gogarburn A8 and take an average of 12h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 43m • 2 changes


9h 33m • 2 changes
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21h 13m • 2 changes


8h 43m • 2 changes


9h 33m • 2 changes
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21h 13m • 2 changes
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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 Ingliston Park & Ride station.
Linlithgow to Thurso bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Thurso Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Linlithgow and Thurso is 291.1 km. The road distance is 486 km.
You can take a bus from Cross to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Gogarburn A8, Gogarburn, Ingliston Park & Ride, Ingliston Park & Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 9h 2m.