Bus from Alness to Thurso
2 direct routes · about 181 min · first bus 11:20, last bus 17:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Thurso as of 03:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Alness, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E6 | Ember | ~178 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 05:11 | 19:22 | Library (o/s) | Royal Bank of Scotland (o/s) | Invergordon, Kildary, Tain, Dornoch, Golspie, Brora & 14 more |
| X99 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~181 min | 3 | Sat 2 · Sun 1 | 11:20 | 17:40 | Kincraig House Hotel (at) | Sir George's Street Church (opp) | Clashmore, Evelix, Camore, Dornoch, Poles, Golspie & 29 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Alness on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every E6 bus or X99 bus timetable.
Fares from Alness to Thurso
- £2.00 adult single on the X99 (Stagecoach Bluebird)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Alness to Thurso?
2 routes run directly from Alness to Thurso: the E6 (Ember), the X99 (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the E6, 4 times each weekday — board at Library (o/s) and get off at Royal Bank of Scotland (o/s), about 178 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Alness to Thurso?
Around 181 minutes on the X99, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Invergordon, Kildary, Tain, Dornoch and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Alness to Thurso?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 11:20 and the last around 17:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Alness to Thurso?
An adult single from Alness to Thurso is £2.00 on the X99 (Stagecoach Bluebird), from Kincraig House Hotel (at) to Sir George's Street Church (opp). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.