There are 4 ways to get from Dunnet Head to Inverness by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Castletown to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
3h 36m£53–66Drive 116.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dunnet Head to Invernesscar 116.3 mi
2h 44m£29–42Train
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
4h 14m£118–169Bus via Rose Cottage
- Take the bus from Rose Cottage to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3h 37m£43–51
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunnet Head to Inverness is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Dunnet Head to Inverness is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunnet Head to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Castletown and arriving at Inverness Union Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunnet Head to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Inverness via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Dunnet Head and Inverness is 135 miles. The road distance is 117 miles.
The best way to get from Dunnet Head to Inverness without a car is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs £50 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Dunnet Head to Inverness, including transfers.
Dunnet Head to Inverness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Castletown station.
Dunnet Head to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
The best way to get from Dunnet Head to Inverness is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs £50 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £170 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Dunnet Head, Scotland and Inverness, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from Castletown to Inverness Union Street twice daily. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Thurso to Inverness 4 times a day. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 3h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Castletown to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
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Dunnet Head to Inverness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Dunnet Head to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunnet Head to Inverness is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Dunnet Head to Inverness.
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