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Thurso to Loch Ness buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Thurso and Loch Ness takes 6h 11m and the fastest bus takes 4h 33m. 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.

6h 11m
Duration
153 mi
Distance
£21
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Thurso to Loch Ness bus times

Buses run 3 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 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 26m • 1 change
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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 15m • 1 change
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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd7h 23m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 26m • 1 change
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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 15m • 1 change
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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd7h 23m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 26m • 1 change
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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 15m • 1 change
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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd7h 23m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 26m • 1 change
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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 15m • 1 change
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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd7h 23m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 26m • 1 change
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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 15m • 1 change
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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd7h 23m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd10h 34m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 35m • 1 change
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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd4h 33m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd8h 45m • 1 change
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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 35m • 1 change
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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd4h 33m • 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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  • Distance: 152.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

Ember operates a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h 33m.

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