Bus from Thurso to Wick (Highland)
7 direct routes · 31–48 min · first bus 06:20, last bus 00:23 (weekdays).
Next buses to Wick (Highland) as of 04:27
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~47 min | 13 | Sat 6 · Sun 4 | 07:40 | 21:30 | Royal Bank of Scotland (o/s) | Hill Avenue (opp) | Glengolly, Halkirk, Georgemas, Clayock, Watten, Bilbster & 3 more |
| E6 | Ember | ~31 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 03:52 | 19:42 | Royal Bank of Scotland (o/s) | Co-Op (o/s) | Georgemas, Watten & Haster |
| X99 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~36 min | 3 | Sat 2 · Sun 1 | 06:20 | 11:50 | Sir Georges Street Church (at) | Hill Avenue (at) | Murkle, Castletown, Bowermadden, Hastigrow, Kirk, Killimster & 2 more |
| 276 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~33 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 08:23 | 00:23 | Sir Georges Street Church (at) | Hill Avenue (at) | Murkle, Castletown, Bowermadden, Hastigrow, Kirk, Killimster & 2 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 99, 281, 282
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~31 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 07:07 | 08:05 | Royal Bank of Scotland (o/s) | Tesco (o/s) | Murkle, Castletown, Bowermadden, Hastigrow, Kirk, Killimster & 2 more |
| 281 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~48 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:44 | 16:44 | Sir Georges Street Church (at) | Tesco (o/s) | Murkle, Castletown, Bowermadden, Hastigrow, Kirk, Killimster & 4 more |
| 282 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~38 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:43 | 16:43 | Sir Georges Street Church (at) | Hill Avenue (opp) | Georgemas, Clayock, Watten, Bilbster, Haster & Milton |
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 82 bus, E6 bus, X99 bus, 276 bus, 99 bus, 281 bus or 282 bus timetable.
Fares from Thurso to Wick
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 Wick?
7 routes run directly from Thurso to Wick: the 82 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the E6 (Ember), the X99 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 276 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 99 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 281 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 282 (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the 82, 13 times each weekday — board at Royal Bank of Scotland (o/s) and get off at Hill Avenue (opp), about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Thurso to Wick?
Between 31 minutes on the 99 and 48 on the 281, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Glengolly, Halkirk, Georgemas, Clayock and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Thurso to Wick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:20 and the last around 00:23. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Thurso to Wick?
Adult singles from Thurso to Wick: £2.00 on the 82, X99, 276, 99 and 281 (Stagecoach Bluebird). 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.