There are 5 ways to get from Inverness Airport (INV) to Dunnet Head by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ross Cottagebus X99
5h 24m£23–28Train
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
5h 59m£97–162Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Inverness-INV to Dunnet Head122.9 mi
2h 52mDrive 122.9 mi
- Drive from Inverness Airport (INV) to Dunnet Headcar 122.9 mi
2h 52m£30–43Bus via Thurso Bank of Scotland
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
5h 29m£45–62
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Inverness Airport (INV) to Dunnet Head is to bus which costs £23 - £28 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Inverness Airport (INV) to Dunnet Head is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Inverness Airport (INV) to Dunnet Head. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Ross Cottage via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness Airport (INV) to Dunnet Head. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Thurso via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Inverness Airport (INV) and Dunnet Head is 143 miles. The road distance is 123.6 miles.
The best way to get from Inverness Airport (INV) to Dunnet Head without a car is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs £23 - £28.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Inverness Airport (INV) to Dunnet Head, including transfers.
Inverness Airport (INV) to Dunnet Head bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.
Inverness Airport (INV) to Dunnet Head train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
The best way to get from Inverness Airport (INV) to Dunnet Head is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs £23 - £28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £170 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Inverness Airport (INV), Scotland and Dunnet Head, Scotland?
Stagecoach North Scotland operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ross Cottage 5 times a day. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Thurso 3 times a day. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01224591381
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ross Cottage
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Inverness-INV to Dunnet Head
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Inverness Airport (INV) to Dunnet Head bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Ross Cottage station.
Inverness Airport (INV) to Dunnet Head train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Thurso station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inverness Airport (INV) to Dunnet Head is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Inverness Airport (INV) to Dunnet Head.
There are 148+ hotels available in Dunnet Head.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Inverness Airport (INV) and Dunnet Head. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




