Bus from Thurso to Alness
2 direct routes · about 183 min · first bus 06:20, last bus 11:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Alness as of 03:32
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Thurso, 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 | ~168 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 03:52 | 19:42 | Royal Bank of Scotland (o/s) | Alness Pharmacy (at) | Georgemas, Watten, Haster, Wick, Thrumster, Clyth & 14 more |
| X99 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~183 min | 3 | Sat 2 · Sun 1 | 06:20 | 11:50 | Sir Georges Street Church (at) | Rosskean Church (at) | Murkle, Castletown, Bowermadden, Hastigrow, Kirk, Killimster & 31 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Thurso 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 Thurso to Alness
- £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 Thurso to Alness?
2 routes run directly from Thurso to Alness: the E6 (Ember), the X99 (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the E6, 4 times each weekday — board at Royal Bank of Scotland (o/s) and get off at Alness Pharmacy (at), about 168 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Thurso to Alness?
Around 183 minutes on the X99, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Georgemas, Watten, Haster, Wick and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Thurso to Alness?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:20 and the last around 11:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Thurso to Alness?
An adult single from Thurso to Alness is £2.00 on the X99 (Stagecoach Bluebird), from Sir Georges Street Church (at) to Rosskean Church (at). 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.