There are 6 ways to get from Scotland to Dunnet Head by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ross Cottagebus X99
7h 52m£114–182Bus via Royal Bank of Scotland
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
9h 31m£52–68Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
9h 50m£175–315Drive 275.2 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Dunnet Headcar 275.2 mi
5h 46m£69–99Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ross Cottagebus X99
8h 30m£74–112Train, bus via Perth
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Drill Hallbus X99
9h 4m£97–182
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Dunnet Head is to bus via Royal Bank of Scotland which costs £50 - £70 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Dunnet Head is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Dunnet Head. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Ross Cottage via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Dunnet Head. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Thurso via Perth and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
The distance between Scotland and Dunnet Head is 310 miles. The road distance is 276.8 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Dunnet Head without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 52m and costs £110 - £190.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Scotland to Dunnet Head, including transfers.
Scotland to Dunnet Head bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Dunnet Head train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Dunnet Head is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs £170 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £120 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Dunnet Head, Scotland?
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dunnet Head via Perth, Inverness, and Thurso in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Dunnet Head via Bus Station Stance 3 and Ross Cottage in around 8h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- ScotRail
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ross Cottage
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ross Cottage
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
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
Scotland to Dunnet Head bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Scotland to Dunnet Head train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Dunnet Head is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Scotland to Dunnet Head.
There are 117+ hotels available in Dunnet Head.




