280 John o' Groats Bus Stand ↔ Thurso Station
Operated by Stagecoach Bluebird. First bus 05:55, last bus 17:32. 4 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Car Park (at) | 06:30 | 17:32 |
|---|---|---|
| Post Office (opp) | 06:32 | · |
| Hall (at) | 06:37 | · |
| Royal Crescent (opp) | 06:45 | 17:43 |
| Church (opp) | 06:50 | · |
| Greenvale Farm (opp) | 06:56 | 17:47 |
| Telephone Kiosk (opp) | 06:59 | 17:51 |
| Drill Hall (opp) | 07:05 | 17:57 |
| Whitfield House (at) | 07:12 | · |
| Station | 07:16 | 18:07 |
Route map
All stops on route 280
280 towards Thurso Station
- Car Park (at) John o Groats
- Post Office (opp) John o Groats
- JOG Knitwear (at) John o Groats
- Hall (at) Canisbay
- Ferry Terminal Road End (W-bound) Gills
- Bus Shelter (at) Gills
- Royal Crescent (opp) Mey
- Church (opp) Scarfskerry
- Greenvale Farm (opp) Barrock
- Telephone Kiosk (opp) Dunnet
- Ross Cottage (opp) Castletown
- Drill Hall (opp) Castletown
- Sibmister Road End (at) Murkle
- Whitfield House (at) Mount Vernon
- Station Thurso
280 towards John o' Groats Bus Stand
- Sir Georges Street Church (at) Thurso
- Royal Bank of Scotland (o/s) Thurso
- Whitfield House (opp) Mount Vernon
- Tesco (nr) Mount Vernon
- Sibmister Road End (opp) Murkle
- Rose Cottage (at) Castletown
- Gunns Lane (opp) Castletown
- Drill Hall (o/s) Castletown
- Telephone Kiosk (o/s) Dunnet
- Greenvale Farm (opp) Barrock
- Church (o/s) Scarfskerry
- Royal Crescent (at) Mey
- Bus Shelter (opp) Gills
- Ferry Terminal Road End (E-bound) Gills
- Primary School (o/s) Canisbay
- Hall (opp) Canisbay
- Houses (at) Huna
- JOG Knitwear (opp) John o Groats
- Car Park (at) John o Groats
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 29 Mar 2026 Operating between Preston and Clitheroe given service number 280 effective from 29 March 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 29 Mar 2026 Operating between Clitheroe and Skipton given service number 280 effective from 29 March 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 8 Mar 2026 From: Preston To: Clitheroe Via: Name or No.: 280 Service type: Normal Stopping Effective date: 08 March 2026 Other details: Monday to Sunday.
- 🆕 Registered effective 8 Mar 2026 From: Clitheroe To: Skipton Via: Name or No.: 280 Service type: Normal Stopping Effective date: 08 March 2026 Other details: Monday to Sunday.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 280 bus?
The first 280 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 280 bus?
The last 280 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:32. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 280 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach Bluebird sets the fares on the 280. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 280 bus?
The 280 is operated by Stagecoach Bluebird.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.