The average bus between Mallaig and Thurso takes 11h 41m and the fastest bus takes 8h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Mallaig 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 twice daily between Mallaig and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mallaig is at 3:50 PM which arrives into Thurso at 2:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Fort William Bus Station and take an average of 11h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 31m • 2 changesArrives next day


22h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Mallaig 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 Mallaig to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Mallaig station and arriving at Thurso station via Fort William Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
Mallaig to Thurso bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Boatyard station.
Mallaig to Thurso bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Sir George's Street Church station.
The distance between Mallaig and Thurso is 223.4 km. The road distance is 379 km.
You can take a bus from Boatyard to Sir George's Street Church via Fort William Bus Station, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 37m.