The average bus between Thurso and Margate takes 26h 54m and the fastest bus takes 20h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Thurso to Margate. 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 twice daily between Thurso and Margate. The earliest departure is at 1:49 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Thurso is at 4:14 PM which arrives into Margate at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 26h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Thurso to Margate? 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 Margate. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Margate station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 54m.
Thurso to Margate bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
Thurso to Margate bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
The distance between Thurso and Margate is 860.5 km. The road distance is 1,206 km.
You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Marine Terrace via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 20h 7m.