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 Inverness Union Street to Castletownbus Ember
3h 35m£48–63Drive 114.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Inverness to Dunnet Head (Water)car 114.6 mi
2h 43m£29–42Train
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
4h 8m£113–164Bus via Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
3h 50m£69–89
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Dunnet Head (Water) is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Inverness to Dunnet Head (Water) is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Dunnet Head (Water). However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Castletown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
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 8m.
The distance between Inverness and Dunnet Head (Water) is 133 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 35m and costs £45 - £65.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Inverness to Dunnet Head (Water), including transfers.
Inverness to Dunnet Head (Water) bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.
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 35m and costs £45 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £170 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Dunnet Head (Water), Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Castletown 3 times a day. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Thurso twice daily. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 3h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Castletown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Inverness to Dunnet Head (Water) bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Castletown 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 137+ hotels available in Dunnet Head (Water).