There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to Dunnet Head by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Drill Hallbus X99
3h 33m£42–52Drive 115.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Inverness to Dunnet Headcar 115.8 mi
2h 45m£29–42Train
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
4h 19m£120–184Bus via Royal Bank of Scotland
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
4h 43m£35–45
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Dunnet Head is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Inverness to Dunnet Head is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Dunnet Head. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Drill Hall via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Dunnet Head. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Thurso via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Inverness and Dunnet Head is 129 miles. The road distance is 116.4 miles.
The best way to get from Inverness to Dunnet Head without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs £40 - £55.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Inverness to Dunnet Head, including transfers.
Inverness to Dunnet Head bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.
Inverness to Dunnet Head train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
The best way to get from Inverness to Dunnet Head is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs £40 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £190 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Dunnet Head, Scotland?
Stagecoach North Scotland operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Drill Hall every 3 hours. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Thurso 3 times a day. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- ScotRail
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Drill Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Inverness to Dunnet Head bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Drill Hall station.
Inverness to Dunnet Head train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Thurso station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Dunnet Head is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Inverness to Dunnet Head.
There are 146+ hotels available in Dunnet Head.