What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Dunnottar Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Dunnottar Junction via Union Square Bus Station and Barclay Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle?

The distance between Inverness and Dunnottar Castle is 126 miles. The road distance is 112.3 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £25 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Dunnottar Castle bus from?

Inverness to Dunnottar Castle bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle?

The best way to get from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £25 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus via Aberdeen Union Street, which costs £6 - £45 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Inverness to Dunnottar Castle bus arrive?

Inverness to Dunnottar Castle bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aberdeen Union Street station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Dunnottar Castle is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle.

Where can I stay near Dunnottar Castle?

There are 638+ hotels available in Dunnottar Castle.

Inverness to Dunnottar Castle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2h 56m
£25–60
Bus via Aberdeen Union Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
4h 35m
£6–41
Drive 111.6 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Dunnottar Castlecar 111.6 mi
2h 12m
£27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
4h 51m
£30–39

Inverness to Dunnottar Castle by bus and foot

112Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage Duration

£6Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle.

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Distance: 125 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Dunnottar Castle, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Aberdeen hourly. Tickets cost £16–45 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Street hourly. Tickets cost £1–35 and the journey takes 3h 4m.

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