Loch Ness to Thurso Buses

Loch Ness to Thurso buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Loch Ness and Thurso takes 5h 17m and the fastest bus takes 4h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Loch Ness 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.

5h 17m
Duration: 169 mi
Distance: £25
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember

5h 38m

£20–29

Loch Ness to Thurso bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Loch Ness and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loch Ness is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Thurso at 3:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:20 AM → 12:09 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 3:11 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 6:08 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
3:19 PM → 9:10 PM
5h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:17 AM → 12:24 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
10:17 AM → 3:16 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 6:08 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 8:35 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:02 AM → 2:39 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 6:06 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 8:31 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
5:43 PM → 10:56 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:20 AM → 12:21 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 3:14 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 6:07 PM
5h 26m • 1 change
3:19 PM → 9:09 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:20 AM → 12:21 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 3:14 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 6:07 PM
5h 26m • 1 change
3:19 PM → 9:09 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:20 AM → 12:21 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 3:14 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 6:07 PM
5h 26m • 1 change
3:19 PM → 9:09 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:20 AM → 12:21 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 3:14 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 6:07 PM
5h 26m • 1 change
3:19 PM → 9:09 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Loch Ness 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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Loch Ness to Thurso bus times

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:20 AM → 12:09 PM

9:07 AM → 3:11 PM

12:41 PM → 6:08 PM

3:19 PM → 9:10 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:17 AM → 12:24 PM

10:17 AM → 3:16 PM

12:35 PM → 6:08 PM

3:18 PM → 8:35 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:02 AM → 2:39 PM

12:35 PM → 6:06 PM

3:18 PM → 8:31 PM

5:43 PM → 10:56 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:20 AM → 12:21 PM

10:22 AM → 3:14 PM

12:41 PM → 6:07 PM

3:19 PM → 9:09 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:20 AM → 12:21 PM

10:22 AM → 3:14 PM

12:41 PM → 6:07 PM

3:19 PM → 9:09 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:20 AM → 12:21 PM

10:22 AM → 3:14 PM

12:41 PM → 6:07 PM

3:19 PM → 9:09 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:20 AM → 12:21 PM

10:22 AM → 3:14 PM

12:41 PM → 6:07 PM

3:19 PM → 9:09 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Loch Ness, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?

Bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Street

Bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland

Bus trips from Loch Ness

Bus trips to Thurso

Alternative transport options