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, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 25A 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 36 min. The bus and train schedule from Dornoch may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Aberdeen on the Moovit app.

276min
Bus - 25A25A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Cathedral Square, Dornoch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dornoch
  • 2
    Bus - 25A25A
    Wait for bus
    25A
    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
    450 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    73 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 8
    Ride to train station Aberdeen
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    132 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 259.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 276 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Dornoch to Aberdeen

To check the bus and train schedule from Dornoch to Aberdeen using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Dornoch) and destination (Aberdeen), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 276 minutes, using Bus line 25A, Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 36 min.

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

    The 25A bus line goes from Tain station near Dornoch to Post Office, Tain station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Post Office, Tain 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 36 min.

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

    Get on the 25A bus from the Tain 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 Post Office, Tain station, which is closest to Aberdeen in Scotland.

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