The average bus between Thurso and Kilmarnock takes 9h 37m and the fastest bus takes 8h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Thurso to Kilmarnock. 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 5 times a day between Thurso and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Thurso is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 11:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 9h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h 8m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Thurso to Kilmarnock? 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 Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Inverness Union Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
Thurso to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
Thurso to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
The distance between Thurso and Kilmarnock is 336.9 km. The road distance is 466 km.
You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 31m.