How far is it from Canisbay to Thurso?

The distance between Canisbay and Thurso is 18 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Canisbay to Thurso?

The drive from Canisbay to Thurso takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Canisbay to Thurso?

The fastest route from Canisbay to Thurso covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Thurso from Canisbay?

Thurso lies roughly to the west of Canisbay.

Which roads does the route from Canisbay to Thurso follow?

The drive from Canisbay to Thurso mainly follows A836.

Are there charging stations between Canisbay and Thurso?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Canisbay to Thurso, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Gill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay (50 kW); Oldfield Road, Thurso (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 8.

Canisbay Thurso

Distance: 18 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Canisbay to Thurso takes about 30 min via A836. The distance is 18 mi. The straight-line distance is 15 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions10 · 18 mi

1 Depart 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn left 12 mi
3 Turn straight onto Castletown Road 5 mi
4 At end of road, turn right onto Sir George's Street 1 mi
5 At end of road, turn left onto Sir John's Square 16 yd
6 Continue right onto Sir John's Square 63 yd
7 Turn left onto Princes Street 174 yd
8 Turn right onto Robertson's Lane 63 yd

9 Turn left onto Barrock Street 37 yd
10 Arrive right onto Barrock Street

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The return trip from Thurso to Canisbay covers roughly the same distance, 18 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

8 chargers

John O'groats, WickJohn O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YX75 kW
Gill's Pier Road, Gill's BayGill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay, Highland, KW1 4YB50 kW
Oldfield Road, ThursoOldfield Road, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 8RE50 kW
Transit Hall, Queen Elizabeth PierTransit Hall, Queen Elizabeth Pier, Thurso, KW14 7UJ50 kW
John O'Groats, WickJohn O'Groats, Wick, Caithness, KW1 4YR35 kW

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Top attractions along the route

Gills Bay
Ferry Terminals

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Thurso → Crosskirk6 mi · 15 min Thurso → Halkirk8 mi · 15 min Thurso → Winless18 mi · 30 min Thurso → Kinbrace37 mi · 1 h Thurso → Achscrabster5 mi · 15 min Thurso → Sibster, Highland 27 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 October 2026.

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How far is it from Canisbay to Thurso?: The distance between Canisbay and Thurso is 18 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Canisbay to Thurso?: The drive from Canisbay to Thurso takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Canisbay to Thurso?: The fastest route from Canisbay to Thurso covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Thurso from Canisbay?: Thurso lies roughly to the west of Canisbay.
Which roads does the route from Canisbay to Thurso follow?: The drive from Canisbay to Thurso mainly follows A836.
Are there charging stations between Canisbay and Thurso?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Canisbay to Thurso, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Gill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay (50 kW); Oldfield Road, Thurso (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 8.

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