There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to Dunnet Head (Water) by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ross Cottagebus X99
3h 33m£19–23Train
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
4h 17m£90–149Drive 114.6 mi
- Drive from Inverness to Dunnet Head (Water)car 114.6 mi
2h 43m£28–41Bus via Royal Bank of Scotland
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
4h 40m£23–31
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Dunnet Head (Water) is to bus which costs £19 - £23 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Inverness to Dunnet Head (Water) is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Dunnet Head (Water). However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Ross Cottage via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Dunnet Head (Water). However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Thurso via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Inverness and Dunnet Head (Water) is 129 miles. The road distance is 115.3 miles.
The best way to get from Inverness to Dunnet Head (Water) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs £19 - £23.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Inverness to Dunnet Head (Water), including transfers.
Inverness to Dunnet Head (Water) bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.
Inverness to Dunnet Head (Water) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
The best way to get from Inverness to Dunnet Head (Water) is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs £19 - £23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £150 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Dunnet Head (Water), 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 £60–120 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- 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 Royal Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
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More Questions & Answers
Inverness to Dunnet Head (Water) bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Ross Cottage station.
Inverness to Dunnet Head (Water) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Thurso station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Dunnet Head (Water) is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Inverness to Dunnet Head (Water).
There are 148+ hotels available in Dunnet Head (Water).