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Nairn to Thurso buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Nairn and Thurso takes 5h 15m and the fastest bus takes 3h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Nairn 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 15m
Duration
149 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Nairn to Thurso bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Nairn and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nairn is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Thurso at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    EmberEmber4h 3m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    EmberEmber4h 38m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    EmberEmber3h 58m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    EmberEmber4h 51m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber5h 10m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber5h 47m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber5h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    EmberEmber4h 17m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber5h 38m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber5h 38m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber5h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    EmberEmber4h 17m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber5h 38m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber5h 38m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber5h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    EmberEmber4h 17m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber5h 38m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber5h 38m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber5h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    EmberEmber4h 17m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber5h 38m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber5h 38m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber5h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    EmberEmber4h 17m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber5h 38m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber5h 38m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber5h 39m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nairn 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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  • Distance: 148.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Nairn, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h 31m.

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