The average bus between Stranraer and Thurso takes 14h 27m and the fastest bus takes 9h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer 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 Stranraer and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 9:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Thurso at 3:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 14h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Stranraer 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 Stranraer to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Thurso station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.
Stranraer to Thurso bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Thurso bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Thurso Bank of Scotland station.
Book your Stranraer to Thurso bus tickets online with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, Ember and FlixBus.
The distance between Stranraer and Thurso is 420.5 km. The road distance is 625 km.
You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 11h 7m.