There are 5 ways to get from Scotland to Dunnet Head by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ross Cottagebus X99
8h 30m£74–112Drive 275.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glasgow to Dunnet Headcar 275.2 mi
5h 46m£68–98Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
8h 36m£195–330Bus via Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
8h 44m£91–118Train via Perth
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
9h 47m£181–332
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Dunnet Head is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Dunnet Head is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Dunnet Head. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Ross Cottage via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Dunnet Head. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Thurso via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Scotland and Dunnet Head is 301 miles. The road distance is 276.8 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Dunnet Head without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Scotland to Dunnet Head, including transfers.
Scotland to Dunnet Head bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Dunnet Head train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Dunnet Head is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £190 - £330 and takes 8h 36m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Dunnet Head, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Dunnet Head via Bus Station Stance 3 and Ross Cottage in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dunnet Head via Inverness and Thurso in around 8h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Scotland to Dunnet Head bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Scotland to Dunnet Head train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Dunnet Head is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Scotland to Dunnet Head.
There are 118+ hotels available in Dunnet Head.







