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.
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.

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5h 39m • 1 changeWant 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairn to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street station and arriving at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station via Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
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 Royal Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Nairn and Thurso is 114.1 km. The road distance is 196 km.
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.