The average bus between Nairn and Thurso takes 4h 56m and the fastest bus takes 3h 41m. 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.
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 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Nairn to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Nairn station and arriving at Thurso station via Thurso Bank of Scotland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Nairn to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.
Nairn to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Thurso Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Nairn and Thurso is 114.1 km. The road distance is 236 km.
Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotland every 4 hours. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 3h 21m.