The average bus between Thurso and Kirkcaldy takes 8h 54m and the fastest bus takes 7h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Thurso to Kirkcaldy. 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 Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 3:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Thurso is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 11:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Thurso to Kirkcaldy? 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 Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
Thurso to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
Thurso to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Park & Ride station.
The distance between Thurso and Kirkcaldy is 276.4 km. The road distance is 461 km.
You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to St Brycedale Road via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Park & Ride in around 7h 54m.