The average bus between Loch Ness and Thurso takes 8h 12m and the fastest bus takes 6h 24m. 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 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loch Ness is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Thurso at 8:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 12m. 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 Loch Ness station and arriving at Thurso station via Sir George's Street Church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
Loch Ness to Thurso bus services, operated by Highland Council, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.
Loch Ness to Thurso bus services, operated by Highland Council, arrive at Sir George's Street Church station.
The distance between Loch Ness and Thurso is 154.1 km. The road distance is 229 km.
Stagecoach North Scotland operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Church every 3 hours. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 3h 31m.
