Bus from Inverness to Thurso
2 direct routes · about 211 min · first bus 10:50, last bus 17:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Thurso as of 07:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Inverness, 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 | ~215 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 04:30 | 20:46 | Union Street (Stop D) | Bank of Scotland (opp) | Craigton, Tore, Conon Bridge, Dingwall, Evanton, Alness & 20 more |
| X99 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~211 min | 3 | Sat 2 · Sun 1 | 10:50 | 17:10 | Bus Station Stance 3 | Sir George's Street Church (opp) | Duncanston, Alness, Clashmore, Evelix, Camore, Dornoch & 31 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Inverness 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 Inverness 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 Inverness to Thurso?
2 routes run directly from Inverness to Thurso: the E6 (Ember), the X99 (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the E6, 6 times each weekday — board at Union Street (Stop D) and get off at Bank of Scotland (opp), about 215 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Inverness to Thurso?
Around 211 minutes on the X99, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Craigton, Tore, Conon Bridge, Dingwall and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Inverness to Thurso?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 10:50 and the last around 17:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Inverness to Thurso?
An adult single from Inverness to Thurso is £2.00 on the X99 (Stagecoach Bluebird), from Bus Station Stance 3 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.