The average bus between Thurso and Loch Ness takes 6h 2m and the fastest bus takes 4h 29m. 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.
Buses run 5 times a day between Thurso and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 3:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Thurso is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 5:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 22m • 1 changeWant 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Thurso to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
Thurso to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Thurso and Loch Ness is 154.1 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Fort Augustus via Inverness Union Street in around 5h 23m.