The average bus between Thurso and Dumfries takes 11h 37m and the fastest bus takes 10h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Thurso to Dumfries. 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 Thurso and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Thurso is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 12:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 11h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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11h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Thurso to Dumfries? 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 Thurso to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station and arriving at School station via Inverness Union Street station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
Thurso to Dumfries bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
Thurso to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at School station.
The distance between Thurso and Dumfries is 392 km. The road distance is 534 km.
You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to School via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 5m.