The average bus between Thurso and Kirkcaldy takes 8h 47m and the fastest bus takes 7h 48m. 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 4 times a day between Thurso and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 3:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Thurso is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 11:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 8h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



7h 59m • 3 changes


9h 26m • 3 changes


7h 57m • 3 changes


9h 13m • 3 changesWant 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 Royal Bank of Scotland station and arriving at Park & Ride station via Inverness Union Street station and Park and Ride station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
Thurso to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
Thurso to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park & Ride station.
The distance between Thurso and Kirkcaldy is 276.4 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to College of Nursing via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Park and Ride, and Park & Ride in around 8h 26m.