There are 4 ways to get from Dornoch to Dunnet Head by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dornoch to Castletownbus Ember
2h 14m£50–64Drive 77.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dornoch to Dunnet Headcar 77.4 mi
1h 59m£20–28Train
- Take the train from Golspie to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick / ...
3h 14m£88–122Bus via Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland
- Take the bus from Dornoch to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
2h 32m£70–89
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dornoch to Dunnet Head is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Dornoch to Dunnet Head is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Dornoch to Dunnet Head. However, there are services departing from Dornoch and arriving at Castletown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Dornoch to Dunnet Head. However, there are services departing from Golspie and arriving at Thurso via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Dornoch and Dunnet Head is 86 miles. The road distance is 77.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dornoch to Dunnet Head without a car is to bus which takes 2h 14m and costs £50 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Dornoch to Dunnet Head, including transfers.
Dornoch to Dunnet Head bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dornoch station.
Dornoch to Dunnet Head train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Golspie station.
The best way to get from Dornoch to Dunnet Head is to bus which takes 2h 14m and costs £50 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £130 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Dornoch, Scotland and Dunnet Head, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from Dornoch to Castletown 3 times a day. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Golspie to Thurso twice daily. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 1h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Golspie to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dornoch to Castletown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dornoch to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Dornoch to Dunnet Head bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Castletown station.
Dornoch to Dunnet Head train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Thurso station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dornoch to Dunnet Head is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Dornoch to Dunnet Head.
There are 138+ hotels available in Dunnet Head.