The average bus between Oban and Thurso takes 9h 15m and the fastest bus takes 7h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oban 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 Oban and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 10:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Thurso at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Oban 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 Oban to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Thurso station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
Oban to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Corran Halls station.
Oban to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Thurso Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Oban and Thurso is 268.9 km. The road distance is 387 km.
You can take a bus from Corran Halls to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street in around 7h 34m.