There are 4 ways to get from Dornoch to Scrabster Ferry Terminal by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Academy to Ferry TerminalE6
2h 12m£19–26Drive 71.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dornoch to Scrabster Ferry Terminal71.2 mi
1h 39m£18–26Train
- Take the train from Golspie to ThursoInverness - Wick
2h 56m£30–60Bus via Pentland View Nursing Home
- Take the bus from Academy to Pentland View Nursing HomeE6
2h 41m£19–26
Dornoch to Scrabster Ferry Terminal by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dornoch to Scrabster Ferry Terminal is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Dornoch to Scrabster Ferry Terminal is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £17 - £26.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Academy and arriving at Ferry Terminal. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Dornoch and Scrabster Ferry Terminal is 85 miles. The road distance is 71.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dornoch to Scrabster Ferry Terminal without a car is to bus which takes 2h 12m and costs £19 - £26.
The bus from Academy to Ferry Terminal takes 2h 9m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Dornoch to Scrabster Ferry Terminal bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Academy station.
The best way to get from Dornoch to Scrabster Ferry Terminal is to bus which takes 2h 12m and costs £19 - £26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £29 - £60 and takes 2h 56m.
Dornoch to Scrabster Ferry Terminal bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Ferry Terminal station.
Scrabster Ferry Terminal is 1h ahead of Dornoch. It is currently 8:27 AM in Dornoch and 9:27 AM in Scrabster Ferry Terminal.
What companies run services between Dornoch, Scotland and Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from Academy to Ferry Terminal every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h 9m. Stagecoach North Scotland also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Golspie to Thurso 3 times a day. Tickets cost £18–45 and the journey takes 1h 36m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Golspie to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £18–25
- 1st Class
- £30–45
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Academy to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Academy to Pentland View Nursing Home
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 01224591381
- bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Academy to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–26
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Academy to Pentland View Nursing Home
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–26
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Dornoch to Scrabster Ferry Terminal is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Dornoch to Scrabster Ferry Terminal.
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