How to get from Glasgow to Caithness by bus and train?

From Glasgow to Caithness by bus and train

To get from Glasgow to Caithness in Highland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X99 bus and finally take the 80 bus from Drill Hall, Castletown station to Church, Scarfskerry station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 19 min. The bus and train schedule from Glasgow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Caithness on the Moovit app.

499min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X99X99
Bus - 8080
Walk to Caithness
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    197 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Scrabster
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Drill Hall, Castletown
    ID 6700712497
    201 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Drill Hall, Castletown
    ID 670085353
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    John O Groats
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church, Scarfskerry
    ID 6700713095
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Caithness
    Walk to
    Caithness
    4 Elzy Road, Staxigoe, Wick, Highland KW1 4QU, UK
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Glasgow to Caithness by bus

To get from Glasgow to Caithness in Highland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the E8 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Union Street, Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X99 bus and finally take the 80 bus from Drill Hall, Castletown station to Church, Scarfskerry station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 29 min. The bus and train schedule from Glasgow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Caithness on the Moovit app.

509min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E8E8
Bus - X99X99
Bus - 8080
Walk to Caithness
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903771
    690 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - E8E8
    Wait for bus
    E8
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street, Inverness
    ID 6700712819D
    223 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    380 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Scrabster
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Drill Hall, Castletown
    ID 6700712497
    201 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Drill Hall, Castletown
    ID 670085353
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    John O Groats
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church, Scarfskerry
    ID 6700713095
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Caithness
    Walk to
    Caithness
    4 Elzy Road, Staxigoe, Wick, Highland KW1 4QU, UK
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow to Caithness

The distance between Glasgow, Highland and Caithness, Highland is approximately 486.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 499 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow to Caithness by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Highland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Glasgow to Caithness

To check the bus and train schedule from Glasgow to Caithness using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Glasgow) and destination (Caithness), 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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From Glasgow to Caithness by bus

To get from Glasgow to Caithness in Highland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the E8 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Union Street, Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X99 bus and finally take the 80 bus from Drill Hall, Castletown station to Church, Scarfskerry station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 29 min. The bus and train schedule from Glasgow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Caithness on the Moovit app.

509min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E8E8
Bus - X99X99
Bus - 8080
Walk to Caithness
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903771
    690 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - E8E8
    Wait for bus
    E8
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street, Inverness
    ID 6700712819D
    223 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    380 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Scrabster
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Drill Hall, Castletown
    ID 6700712497
    201 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Drill Hall, Castletown
    ID 670085353
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    John O Groats
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church, Scarfskerry
    ID 6700713095
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Caithness
    Walk to
    Caithness
    4 Elzy Road, Staxigoe, Wick, Highland KW1 4QU, UK
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Caithness?

    The fastest way takes 499 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X99, Bus line 80.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glasgow to Caithness?

    The alternative route takes 509 minutes, using Bus line E8, Bus line X99, Bus line 80.

  • Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Caithness?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Glasgow to Caithness?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Glasgow in Glasgow to Inverness station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Inverness station near Caithness in Highland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Glasgow to Caithness by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Glasgow in Glasgow and Caithness in Highland by train and bus is about 8 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Glasgow to get to Caithness?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Glasgow in Glasgow.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Glasgow and Caithness?

    Get off the train at the Inverness stop, which is closest to Caithness in Highland.

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