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How to get fromAberdeen to Dornochby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Dornoch by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornochbus bus Ember
    4h 35m
    £31–78

  2. Bus via Union Square Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Falcon Sqbus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornochbus bus Ember
    6h 1m
    £9–13

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornochbus bus Ember
    5h 29m
    £19–27

  4. Drive  142.4 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Dornochcar car 142.4 mi
    2h 59m
    £36–51

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain train Inverness - Wick / ...
    5h 47m
    £43–97

Aberdeen to Dornoch by train and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 155 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Dornoch, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Dornoch via Inverness Union Street in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberdeen to Cathedral Square via Inverness, Tain, and Post Office in around 5h 47m.

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