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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Glasgow to Dounreay

Composite routes from Glasgow to Dounreay

Cheapest
5 h 25 min
Car
459 km.
from $25
Other
9 h 14 min
Train, Bus
302 km.
from $180.33
9 h 26 min
302 km.
from $100.41
12 h 51 min
300 km.
from $254.90
7 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
301 km.
from $442.99
10 h 21 min
302 km.
from $129.54
10 h 48 min
302 km.
from $5.43
7 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
301 km.
from $441.17
11 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
301 km.
from $228.64

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
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

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$367.08

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$886.04
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$822.76
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$886.04
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$822.76
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18

Train operators

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Stirling to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93
Train from Perth to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.90–$75.95

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$151.89
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$29.11
Train from Stirling to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$53.16–$120.25
Train from Inverness to Wick
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$54.43
Train from Perth to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$41.77–$94.93

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
info@northlinkferries.co.uk
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Dounreay is to bus which costs $59.78 - $81.52 and takes 9h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Dounreay is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Dounreay?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Dounreay. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Achvarasdal Junction via Bus Station Stance 3 and Royal Bank of Scotland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Dounreay?

The distance between Glasgow and Dounreay is 506 km. The road distance is 447.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Dounreay without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 14m and costs $92.39 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Glasgow to Dounreay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Dounreay bus from?

Glasgow to Dounreay bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station.

Train or bus from Glasgow to Dounreay?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Dounreay is to train which takes 12h 51m and costs $119.57 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $81.52 and takes 9h 26m.

Where does the Glasgow to Dounreay bus arrive?

Glasgow to Dounreay bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Inverness Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Glasgow and Dounreay?

It is currently 11:40 at both, Glasgow and Dounreay.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Dounreay?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Dounreay is 447 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Glasgow 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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