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How to get fromAviemore to Dunnet Headby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Aviemore to Dunnet Head by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Aviemore Burnside Avenue to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Castletownbus bus Ember
    5h 19m
    £59–78

  2. Drive  144.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aviemore to Dunnet Headcar car 144.7 mi
    3h 19m
    £37–53

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    5h 53m
    £123–191

  4. Bus via Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland

    1. Take the bus from Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus Ember
    5h 32m
    £79–105

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Map of how to get from Aviemore to Dunnet Head.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 164.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Aviemore, Scotland and Dunnet Head, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Aviemore Burnside Avenue to Dunnet Head via Inverness Union Street and Castletown in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aviemore to Dunnet Head via Inverness and Thurso in around 5h 53m.

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