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Trip Overview

The average bus between Thurso and Dounreay takes 14 min and the fastest bus takes 8 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Thurso 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.

14 min
Duration
8 mi
Distance
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Thurso to Dounreay bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Thurso and Dounreay. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurso is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Dounreay at 11:44 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 14 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 15 min • Direct
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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 15 min • Direct
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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 15 min • Direct
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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 15 min • Direct
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    bus bus 15 min • Direct
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    bus bus 15 min • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 15 min • Direct
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    bus bus 15 min • Direct
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    bus bus 15 min • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 15 min • Direct
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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 15 min • Direct
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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thurso 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.

Map of how to get from Thurso to Dounreay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7.6 mi
  • Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Dounreay, Scotland?

D + E Coaches operates a bus from Weigh Inn Hotel to Site Road End every 4 hours, and the journey takes 16 min. Two other operators also service this route.

Operators