Bus from Wick (Highland) to Thurso
8 direct routes · 33–51 min · first bus 06:33, last bus 22:44 (weekdays).
Next buses to Thurso as of 05:29
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Wick, 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 | ~46 min | 14 | Sat 6 · Sun 4 | 07:45 | 20:46 | Bus Terminal (at) | Royal Bank of Scotland (o/s) | Milton, Haster, Thuster, Bilbster, Watten, Clayock & 3 more |
| E6 | Ember | ~32 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 07:12 | 23:24 | Retail Park (nr) | Bank of Scotland (opp) | Haster, Watten & Georgemas |
| X99 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~33 min | 3 | Sat 2 · Sun 1 | 13:48 | 20:08 | Hill Avenue (opp) | Sir George's Street Church (opp) | Ackergill, Reiss, Killimster, Kirk, Hastigrow, Bowermadden & 2 more |
| 99 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~33 min | 3 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 08:46 | 17:30 | Business Park (opp) | Sir George's Street Church (opp) | Ackergill, Reiss, Killimster, Kirk, Hastigrow, Bowermadden & 2 more |
| 276 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~41 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 06:46 | 22:44 | Hill Avenue (opp) | Sir George's Street Church (opp) | Ackergill, Reiss, Killimster, Kirk, Hastigrow, Bowermadden & 2 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 281, 282, 982
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~51 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:33 | 06:33 | Tesco (o/s) | Sir George's Street Church (opp) | Ackergill, Reiss, Keiss, Reiss, Killimster, Kirk & 4 more |
| 282 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~44 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:42 | 06:42 | Hill Avenue (at) | Sir George's Street Church (opp) | Haster, Bilbster, Watten & Georgemas |
| 982 | Highland Council | ~43 min | 1 | Fridays only | 09:00 | 09:00 | Co-Op (opp) | Sir George's Street Church (opp) | Milton, Haster, Thuster, Bilbster, Watten, Clayock & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Wick 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, 99 bus, 276 bus, 281 bus, 282 bus or 982 bus timetable.
Fares from Wick to Thurso
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 Wick to Thurso?
8 routes run directly from Wick to Thurso: the 82 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the E6 (Ember), the X99 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 99 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 276 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 281 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 282 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 982 (Highland Council). The most frequent is the 82, 14 times each weekday — board at Bus Terminal (at) and get off at Royal Bank of Scotland (o/s), about 46 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wick to Thurso?
Between 33 minutes on the X99 and 51 on the 281, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Milton, Haster, Thuster, Bilbster and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Wick to Thurso?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:33 and the last around 22:44. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wick to Thurso?
Adult singles from Wick to Thurso: £2.00 on the 82, X99, 99, 276 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.