The average bus between Thurso and Stoke-on-Trent takes 20h 10m and the fastest bus takes 16h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Thurso to Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 11:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurso is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 6:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 20h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Thurso to Stoke-on-Trent? 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 Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.
Thurso to Stoke-on-Trent bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
Thurso to Stoke-on-Trent bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
The distance between Thurso and Stoke-on-Trent is 627.2 km. The road distance is 891 km.
You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Stoke-on-Trent via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 14h 14m.