Thurso

Thurso

Thurso is the northernmost town on the British mainland, located on the Caithness coast. Visitors are drawn to its handsome old harbour, castle ruins, and stunning views across the Pentland Firth to Orkney. The town serves as an ideal base for exploring the dramatic coastline and visiting nearby John O'Groats and the Castle of Mey.

Coach tours
1
From
£1,199
Next departure
30 Apr 2027
Duration
8 days
Operator
Shearings

Join us on a coach holiday to Thurso, the northernmost town on the British mainland. Nestled on the wild Caithness coast, this charming spot overlooks the Pentland Firth with stunning views across to Orkney. Between its handsome old harbour and the ruins of its castle, Thurso has a bracing, frontier atmosphere that you won't find anywhere else.

Spend your days exploring the old town, strolling along the dramatic coastline, or using Thurso as a jumping-off point for trips to John O'Groats, the Castle of Mey, and the ferry to Orkney. It’s the Highlands at their most remote and beautiful. Explore our coach holidays to Thurso and let us take care of the driving.

1 tour visiting Thurso

  1. Perth

    Scottish Highlands North Coast 500 Route

    Operated by Shearings

    Visiting › Perth, Inverness, Ullapool, Thurso, John O'Groats +1 more

    • Day 5 · Thurso Day at Leisure Today is a day at leisure. Relax and recharge in the hotel or for those wishing to explore there are plenty of lovely walks. Thurso is the northernmost town on the island of Great Britain and has scenic views of Thurso…
    • 8 days
    • Leaves 30 Apr 2027
    • 9 dates

    from £1,199

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When to go

Coach tours visiting Thurso, by departure month.

  1. Sept No tours
  2. Oct No tours
  3. Nov No tours
  4. Dec No tours
  5. Jan No tours
  6. Feb No tours
  7. Mar No tours
  8. Apr 1 tour from £1,229
  9. May No tours
  10. Jun 1 tour from £1,239
  11. Jul 1 tour from £1,239
  12. Aug 1 tour from £1,239

Thurso coach holidays: FAQs

How much does a coach holiday to Thurso cost?

Coach holidays visiting Thurso start from £1,199 per person. That's the lowest price across the 1 coach tour with upcoming departures; each tour's own dates and prices are listed above.

How long are coach holidays to Thurso?

The coach holidays visiting Thurso last 8 days, travel days included.

When do coach tours to Thurso depart?

Upcoming departures run from April 2027 to October 2027.

Which coach holiday companies go to Thurso?

Tours visiting Thurso are run by Shearings. You book directly with the operator.

Coach tours nearby

John O'Groats

John O'Groats

John O'Groats is a destination at the north-eastern tip of the British mainland. Visitors come to photograph the famous signpost and enjoy views of the Orkney Islands and Pentland Firth. Highlights include browsing local craft shops and exploring the dramatic scenery and towering sea stacks at nearby Duncansby Head.
Ullapool

Ullapool

Ullapool is a whitewashed village on the shores of Loch Broom in the north-west Highlands. This tidy fishing port serves as a gateway to the Outer Hebrides. Visitors can enjoy fresh seafood, browse local arts and crafts by the harbour, and explore the scenery of Wester Ross, including the peaks, lochs and Corrieshalloch Gorge.
Strathpeffer

Strathpeffer

Strathpeffer is a genteel Victorian spa village tucked into the hills of the northern Highlands. Once famed for its healing waters, it retains handsome pavilions, grand hotels and a restored spa, set amid wooded walks and mountain scenery. Explore the Highland Museum of Childhood, follow woodland trails to viewpoints, and use it as a peaceful base for touring Inverness, Loch Ness and the far north.
Fort Augustus

Fort Augustus

Fort Augustus is a village on the southern shores of Loch Ness in the Highlands. Visitors come to watch boats pass through the Caledonian Canal's flight of locks, cruise the water, or search for the loch's famous resident. It serves as an ideal base for exploring the Great Glen, with nearby Inverness and Fort William easily accessible.

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