What is the cheapest way to get from Stirling to Scrabster?

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Scrabster is to bus via Perth which costs £29 - £55 and takes 8h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stirling to Scrabster?

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Scrabster is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Scrabster?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Scrabster. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Stirling and Scrabster?

No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Scrabster. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Thurso via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Stirling to Scrabster?

The distance between Stirling and Scrabster is 284 miles. The road distance is 245.1 miles.

How do I travel from Stirling to Scrabster without a car?

The best way to get from Stirling to Scrabster without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 27m and costs £60 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Stirling to Scrabster?

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Stirling to Scrabster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Scrabster bus from?

Stirling to Scrabster bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Scrabster train from?

Stirling to Scrabster train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.

Train or bus from Stirling to Scrabster?

The best way to get from Stirling to Scrabster is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs £120 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus via Perth, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Stirling to Scrabster bus arrive?

Stirling to Scrabster bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at South Street station.

Where does the Stirling to Scrabster train arrive?

Stirling to Scrabster train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Stirling to Scrabster?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Scrabster is 245 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Stirling to Scrabster.

Where can I stay near Scrabster?

There are 116+ hotels available in Scrabster.

Stirling to Scrabster - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Stirling to Scrabster by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus Ember
7h 27m
£63–138
Bus via Perth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Streetbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
8h 29m
£29–54
Train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
7h 53m
£121–247
Drive 243.7 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Scrabstercar 243.7 mi
5h 5m
£59–86
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry
7h 26m
£201–458
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus Ember
8h 42m
£30–43
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry
7h 40m
£203–441

Stirling to Scrabster by train and bus

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7h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 282.3 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Scrabster, Scotland?

You can take a train from Stirling to Scrabster via Inverness and Thurso in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ferry Terminal via South Street, Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 29m.

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