What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle is to bus via Union Square Bus Station which costs £4 - £9 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Dunnottar Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Dunnottar Castle via Aberdeen Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle?

The distance between Inverness and Dunnottar Castle is 125 miles. The road distance is 112.3 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 46m and costs £26 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Dunnottar Castle bus from?

Inverness to Dunnottar Castle bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Inverness to Dunnottar Castle bus arrive?

Inverness to Dunnottar Castle bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aberdeen Union Street station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Dunnottar Castle is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle.

Where can I stay near Dunnottar Castle?

There are 640+ hotels available in Dunnottar Castle.

Inverness to Dunnottar Castle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to Dunnottar Castle by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Dunnottar Junctionbus X7
3h 46m
£26–74
Bus via Union Square Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
5h 9m
£4–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
4h 30m
£17–24
Drive 111.7 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Dunnottar Castlecar 111.7 mi
2h 14m
£28–41

Inverness to Dunnottar Castle by train and bus

72Weekly Services

3h 46mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.6 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Dunnottar Castle, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Street hourly. Tickets cost £11–17 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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