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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manchester to Dounreay

Composite routes from Manchester to Dounreay

Cheapest
8 h 44 min
Car
789 km.
from $43
Other
12 h 6 min
Train
572 km.
from $442.65
15 h
573 km.
from $138.13
18 h 31 min
572 km.
from $5.43
9 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
572 km.
from $199.37
12 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
572 km.
from $250.98

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.23–$11.39
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$26.58–$36.71

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.02–$17.72
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$12.02–$17.72
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$69.62

Park's of Hamilton

Phone:
01698 653164
Email:
enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
Website:
parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to War
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$37.97
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.77–$55.69

The Durness Bus

Phone:
01971 511 223
Email:
info@thedurnessbus.com
Website:
thedurnessbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Post
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Bus from Post Office to Achvarasdal
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Once a week

Train operators

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.16–$75.95

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Aviemore
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$120.25–$177.21

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Aviemore
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$56.96–$126.58
Train from Aberdeen to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$41.77–$94.93

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Preston to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
7h 37m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$126.58

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$56.96–$139.24
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$39.24

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$582.26
Plane from Ringway Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$341.76

Eastern Airways

Website:
easternairways.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Wick
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$607.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dounreay?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dounreay is to bus which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 15h.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Dounreay?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Dounreay is to drive which takes 8h 47m and costs $152.17 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Dounreay?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Dounreay. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Achvarasdal Junction via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3 and Royal Bank of Scotland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

How far is it from Manchester to Dounreay?

The distance between Manchester and Dounreay is 837 km. The road distance is 777.2 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to Dounreay without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Dounreay without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 6m and costs $217.39 - $434.78 .

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Dounreay?

It takes approximately 12h 6m to get from Manchester to Dounreay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dounreay bus from?

Manchester to Dounreay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Bus or fly from Manchester to Dounreay?

The best way to get from Manchester to Dounreay is to bus which takes 15h and costs $81.52 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $141.30 - $336.96 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Manchester to Dounreay bus arrive?

Manchester to Dounreay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Dounreay?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Dounreay is 777 km. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Manchester to Dounreay.

Where can I stay near Dounreay?

There are 74+ hotels available in Dounreay. Prices start at $53.48 per night.
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