There are 5 ways to get from Dundee to Scrabster by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Perth
best- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Check-Inbus Ember
8h 22m£47–108Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Check-Inbus Ember
8h 41m£33–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Dundee to Invernesstrain Dundee - Inverness / ...
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Check-Inbus Ember
8h 36m£54–131Drive 234.4 mi
- Drive from Dundee to Scrabstercar 234.4 mi
4h 56m£59–85Train
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
8h 38m£104–202
Dundee to Scrabster by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Scrabster is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Dundee to Scrabster is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundee station to Scrabster. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Scrabster Vehicle Check-In via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Scrabster. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Thurso via Perth and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Dundee and Scrabster is 274 miles. The road distance is 235.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dundee to Scrabster without a car is to train and bus via Perth which takes 8h 22m and costs £45 - £110.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Dundee to Scrabster, including transfers.
Dundee to Scrabster bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Perth station.
Dundee to Scrabster train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
The best way to get from Dundee to Scrabster is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 41m.
What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Scrabster, Scotland?
You can take a train from Dundee to Scrabster via Perth, Inverness, and Thurso in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundee to Scrabster Vehicle Check-In via Perth, Perth station, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Dundee to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Check-In
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Check-In
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Check-In
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Dundee to Scrabster bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Dundee to Scrabster train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Scrabster is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Dundee to Scrabster.
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