The average bus between Montrose and Thurso takes 11h 24m and the fastest bus takes 9h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Montrose 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 Montrose and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Montrose is at 10:20 AM which arrives into Thurso at 8:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Aberdeen Union Street and take an average of 11h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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10h 21m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Montrose 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 Montrose to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Montrose station and arriving at Thurso station via Aberdeen Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
Montrose to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Montrose High Street station.
Montrose to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Sir George's Street Church station.
The distance between Montrose and Thurso is 218.6 km. The road distance is 436 km.
You can take a bus from Montrose High Street to Sir George's Street Church via Aberdeen Union Street, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 9h 34m.