How to get from Dornoch to Aberdeen by bus and train?

From Dornoch to Aberdeen by bus and train

To get from Dornoch to Aberdeen in Scotland, take the X99 bus from Cathedral Square, Dornoch station to Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Inverness station to Aberdeen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 20 min.

260min
Bus - X99X99
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Cathedral Square, Dornoch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dornoch
  • 2
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station Aberdeen
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    133 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Dornoch to Aberdeen by bus and train via X25, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Dornoch to Aberdeen in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the X25 bus from Cathedral Square, Dornoch station to Post Office, Tain station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Inverness station to Aberdeen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min.

252min
Bus - X25X25
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Cathedral Square, Dornoch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dornoch
  • 2
    Bus - X25X25
    Wait for bus
    X25
    Tain
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office, Tain
    ID 670086672
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tain
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    76 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 8
    Ride to train station Aberdeen
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    133 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dornoch to Aberdeen

The distance between Dornoch, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland is approximately 142.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 260 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dornoch to Aberdeen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Dornoch

Dornoch is located at Dornoch, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Cathedral Square, Dornoch.

Bus stations close to Dornoch:

  • Cathedral Square, Dornoch
  • Clydesdale Bank, Dornoch

Public transport stations close to Aberdeen, Scotland

Aberdeen is located at Aberdeen, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Guild Street, Aberdeen.

Train stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Aberdeen

Bus stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Guild Street, Aberdeen
  • Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
  • Crown Terrace, Aberdeen

Ferry stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen

Related Routes

Alternative route from Dornoch to Aberdeen by bus and train via X25, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Dornoch to Aberdeen in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the X25 bus from Cathedral Square, Dornoch station to Post Office, Tain station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Inverness station to Aberdeen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min.

252min
Bus - X25X25
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Cathedral Square, Dornoch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dornoch
  • 2
    Bus - X25X25
    Wait for bus
    X25
    Tain
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office, Tain
    ID 670086672
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tain
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    76 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 8
    Ride to train station Aberdeen
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    133 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dornoch to Aberdeen?

    The fastest way takes 260 minutes, using Bus line X99, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dornoch to Aberdeen?

    The alternative route takes 252 minutes, using Bus line X25, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dornoch and Aberdeen in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dornoch to Aberdeen in Scotland?

    The X99 bus line goes from Inverness station near Dornoch to Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station near Aberdeen in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Dornoch to Aberdeen in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Dornoch and Aberdeen in Scotland by bus and train is about 4 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dornoch to get to Aberdeen in Scotland?

    Get on the X99 bus from the Inverness stop near Dornoch in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dornoch and Aberdeen in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station, which is closest to Aberdeen in Scotland.

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