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The average bus between Loch Ness and Thurso takes 6h 7m and the fastest bus takes 4h 51m. 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Loch Ness and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 8:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loch Ness is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Thurso at 3:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 3 and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Loch Ness to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street station and arriving at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station via Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Loch Ness to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.
Loch Ness to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Loch Ness and Thurso is 154.1 km. The road distance is 222 km.
Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland 5 times a day. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h 32m.
