There are 5 ways to get from Dornoch to Perth by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
4h 30m£34–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Perth stationbus Ember
4h 51m£20–29Bus via Park and Ride
- Take the bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus Uk093 / ...
4h 48m£23–34Drive 152.2 mi
- Drive from Dornoch to Perthcar 152.2 mi
2h 56m£38–55Train
- Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
5h 43m£45–105
Dornoch to Perth by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dornoch to Perth is to bus which costs £19 - £29 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Dornoch to Perth is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Dornoch to Perth. However, there are services departing from Dornoch and arriving at South Street via Bus Station Stance 3 and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Dornoch to Perth. However, there are services departing from Tain and arriving at Perth via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Dornoch and Perth is 166 miles. The road distance is 153.1 miles.
The best way to get from Dornoch to Perth without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 30m and costs £30 - £90.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Dornoch to Perth, including transfers.
Dornoch to Perth bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dornoch station.
Dornoch to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Tain station.
The best way to get from Dornoch to Perth is to bus via Park and Ride which takes 4h 48m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Dornoch, Scotland and Perth, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Dornoch to South Street via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Park and Ride in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cathedral Square to Perth via Post Office, Tain, and Inverness in around 5h 43m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Tain to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- 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 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 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Perth station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Ember
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Dornoch to Perth bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Dornoch to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dornoch to Perth is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Dornoch to Perth.
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