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Manchester to Dounreay buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Manchester and Dounreay takes 15h 44m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Manchester to Dounreay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 44m
Duration
524 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Manchester to Dounreay bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Manchester and Dounreay. The service departs Manchester at 2:10 AM at night, which arrives into Dounreay at 17:54:32. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 15h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberDunnett's Transport15h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberDunnett's Transport15h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberDunnett's Transport15h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberDunnett's Transport15h 44m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Dounreay? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 524.1 mi
  • Duration: 15h 44m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Dounreay, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Site Road End via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, and Bank of Scotland in around 13h 56m.

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