There are 5 ways to get from Dornoch to Dundee by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Perth
best- Take the bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
5h 33m£41–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Perth stationbus Ember
6h 35m£24–37Drive 166.2 mi
- Drive from Dornoch to Dundeecar 166.2 mi
3h 16m£42–61Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the train from Inverness to Dundeetrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h 50m£48–131Train
- Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
6h 45m£51–118
Dornoch to Dundee by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dornoch to Dundee is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Dornoch to Dundee is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dornoch to Dundee station. However, there are services departing from Dornoch and arriving at Seagate Bus Station via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Dornoch to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Tain and arriving at Dundee via Inverness and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Dornoch and Dundee is 186 miles. The road distance is 167.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dornoch to Dundee without a car is to bus and train via Perth which takes 5h 33m and costs £40 - £100.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Dornoch to Dundee, including transfers.
Dornoch to Dundee bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dornoch station.
Dornoch to Dundee train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Tain station.
The best way to get from Dornoch to Dundee is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs £23 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Dornoch, Scotland and Dundee, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Dornoch to Seagate Bus Station via Inverness Union Street, Perth station, and Bus Station in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cathedral Square to Dundee via Post Office, Tain, Inverness, and Perth in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Tain to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Perth station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Dornoch to Dundee bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Dornoch to Dundee train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dornoch to Dundee is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Dornoch to Dundee.
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