Thurso to Loch Ness Buses

Thurso to Loch Ness buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Thurso and Loch Ness takes 5h 39m and the fastest bus takes 4h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Thurso to Loch Ness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 39m
Duration: 165 mi
Distance: £24
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus Ember

5h 23m

£20–29

Thurso to Loch Ness bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Thurso and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Thurso is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 5:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

11:03 AM → 4:59 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
10:37 PM → 5:29 AM
Arrives next day
6h 52m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:45 AM → 8:25 AM
4h 40m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 2:35 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 4:59 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:45 AM → 8:25 AM
4h 40m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 2:35 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 4:59 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:34 AM → 10:58 AM
5h 24m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 4:57 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
1:53 PM → 7:06 PM
5h 13m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:26 AM → 5:29 AM
5h 3m • 1 change
5:34 AM → 10:58 AM
5h 24m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 4:57 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

12:26 AM → 5:29 AM
5h 3m • 1 change
3:45 AM → 8:25 AM
4h 40m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 2:35 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

3:45 AM → 8:25 AM
4h 40m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 2:35 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 4:59 PM
5h 56m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thurso to Loch Ness? 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.

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Thurso to Loch Ness bus times

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

11:03 AM → 4:59 PM

10:37 PM → 5:29 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:45 AM → 8:25 AM

6:12 AM → 11:05 AM

8:40 AM → 2:35 PM

11:03 AM → 4:59 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:45 AM → 8:25 AM

6:12 AM → 11:05 AM

8:40 AM → 2:35 PM

11:03 AM → 4:59 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:34 AM → 10:58 AM

8:20 AM → 1:19 PM

11:10 AM → 4:57 PM

1:53 PM → 7:06 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:26 AM → 5:29 AM

5:34 AM → 10:58 AM

8:20 AM → 1:19 PM

11:10 AM → 4:57 PM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

12:26 AM → 5:29 AM

3:45 AM → 8:25 AM

6:12 AM → 11:05 AM

8:40 AM → 2:35 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

3:45 AM → 8:25 AM

6:12 AM → 11:05 AM

8:40 AM → 2:35 PM

11:03 AM → 4:59 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Loch Ness, Scotland?

Bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Street

Bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustus

Bus trips from Thurso

Bus trips to Loch Ness

Alternative transport options

10:37 PM → 5:29 AM
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