What is the cheapest way to get from Thurso to Dornoch?

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Dornoch is to bus which costs £2 and takes 2h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thurso to Dornoch?

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Dornoch is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Dornoch?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Dornoch. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Thurso to Dornoch?

The distance between Thurso and Dornoch is 86 miles. The road distance is 69.4 miles.

How do I travel from Thurso to Dornoch without a car?

The best way to get from Thurso to Dornoch without a car is to bus which takes 2h 8m and costs £2.

How long does it take to get from Thurso to Dornoch?

The bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Dornoch takes 2h 8m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Dornoch bus from?

Thurso to Dornoch bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.

Where does the Thurso to Dornoch bus arrive?

Thurso to Dornoch bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Dornoch station.

Can I drive from Thurso to Dornoch?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Dornoch is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Thurso to Dornoch.

Where can I stay near Dornoch?

There are 294+ hotels available in Dornoch.

Thurso to Dornoch - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Thurso to Dornoch by bus, train, or car

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best
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Dornochbus Ember
2h 8m
£2
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Thurso to Broratrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Brora Station Square to Dornochbus Ember
2h 45m
£28–48
Drive 69 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Dornochcar 69 mi
1h 38m
£17–25

Thurso to Dornoch by bus

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2h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 85.1 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Dornoch, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Dornoch every 4 hours. Tickets cost £10–15 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Stagecoach North Scotland also services this route 5 times a day.

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