There are 3 ways to get from Dornoch to Lochinver by bus, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dornoch to Dingwallbus
- Take the bus from Council Buildings to Ferry Terminalbus 61
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Churchbus 809
5h 21mDrive 61.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dornoch to Lochinvercar 61.8 mi
1h 15m£16–23Train, bus
- Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Culag Hotelbus 809
6h 55m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dornoch to Lochinver is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Dornoch to Lochinver is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £15 - £23.
No, there is no direct bus from Dornoch to Lochinver. However, there are services departing from Dornoch and arriving at Church via Council Buildings and Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Dornoch and Lochinver is 121 miles. The road distance is 62.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dornoch to Lochinver without a car is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Dornoch to Lochinver, including transfers.
Dornoch to Lochinver bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dornoch station.
Dornoch to Lochinver bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Dingwall station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dornoch to Lochinver is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Dornoch to Lochinver.
There are 79+ hotels available in Lochinver.
What companies run services between Dornoch, Scotland and Lochinver, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Dornoch to Church via Dingwall, Council Buildings, and Ferry Terminal in around 5h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Tain to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dornoch to Dingwall
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Council Buildings to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 01463 222 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- D + E Coaches
Bus from Council Buildings to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- D + E Coaches
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- D + E Coaches
- Phone
- 01463 242649
- [email protected]
- Website
- George Rapson Travel
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- George Rapson Travel
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Culag Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- George Rapson Travel
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £10–20
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