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Trip Overview

The average bus between Sunderland and Thurso takes 12h 55m and the fastest bus takes 11h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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.

12h 55m
Duration
410 mi
Distance
£71
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Sunderland to Thurso bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Sunderland and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 2:20 PM which arrives into Thurso at 3:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 12h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressPark's of HamiltonEmber13h 32m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber12h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber11h 59m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressPark's of HamiltonEmber13h 32m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber12h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressPark's of HamiltonEmber13h 31m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber13h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressPark's of HamiltonEmber13h 31m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber13h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber11h 59m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressPark's of HamiltonEmber13h 32m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber12h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber11h 59m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressPark's of HamiltonEmber13h 32m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber12h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber11h 59m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressPark's of HamiltonEmber13h 32m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber12h 49m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland 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.

Map of how to get from Sunderland to Thurso.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 410.1 mi
  • Duration: 12h 55m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Interchange to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 11h 59m.

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