Travel Connections to Scrabster
Scrabster by Air
- Wick Airport is located 23½ miles from the town. There is a regular air service to Edinburgh and Aberdeen.
Scrabster by Bus
- Rapsons operate local bus routes in the North of Scotland.
- Stagecoach operate a regular coach service from Scrabster to Inverness.
- Some services stop at the Ferry Terminal in Scrabster, while others stop 1½ miles from the Terminal, in the centre of Thurso.
Scrabster by Rail
- Scotrail operate regular rail services from Thurso to Inverness and Wick.
- Thurso Train Station is located about 2 miles from the terminal.
- IMPORTANT: Train Passengers are advised to prebook Scrabster taxi travel for ferry connections due to the restricted bus timetable between Scrabster and Thurso
Other travel connections between Thurso and Inverness may be available, but those displayed here connect with the ferry.
Please note – journeys shown here are correct at time of publication, however we would recommend that you always check directly with the connecting transportation company and book in advance to avoid disappointment.Northbound Travel to Scrabster
Stagecoach (Operates until further notice)
Stagecoach buses depart from Inverness Bus Station, Farraline Park. Advance reservations are recommended.
To contact Stagecoach call 01463 233371 or book online at www.stagecoachbus.com
| Mon to Sat | Sun | ||
| Inverness Bus Station - depart with Stagecoach | 14:20 | - | |
| Scrabster Pier - arrive with Stagecoach | 17:59 | - |
Scotrail (Operates until further notice)
The railway station is located on Princess Street, Thurso, approx. 2½ miles from the NorthLink passenger terminal. Passengers travelling on the train should arrange their own transport to connect with the ferry.
Advance reservations are recommended, to contact Scotrail call 0344 811 0141 or book online at www.scotrail.co.uk
| Mon to Sat | Sun | |||
| Inverness Railway Station - depart with Scotrail | 07:00 | 14:00 | - | |
| Thurso Railway Station - arrive with Scotrail | 10:59 | 17:50 | - | |
Southbound Travel from Scrabster
Stagecoach (Operates until further notice)
All Stagecoach buses depart from the new NorthLink passenger terminal on the pier. The service number is X99 or X98.
Advance reservations are recommended, to contact Stagecoach call 01463 233371 or book online at www.stagecoachbus.com
| Mon to Sat | Sun | ||
| Scrabster Pier - depart with Stagecoach | 09:04 | 10:45 | |
| Inverness Bus Station - arrive with Stagecoach | 12:53 | 14:28 |
Scotrail (Operates until further notice)
The railway station is located on Princess Street, Thurso, approx. 2½ miles from the NorthLink passenger terminal. Passengers travelling on the ferry should arrange their own transport to connect with the train.
Advance reservations are recommended, to contact Scotrail call 0344 811 0141 or book online at www.scotrail.co.uk
| Mon to Sat | Sun | |||
| Thurso Railway Station - depart with Scotrail | 08:34 | 13:06 | 12:30 | |
| Inverness Railway Station - arrive with Sctorail | 12:27 | 17:08 | 16:15 | |
Useful Taxi Numbers
| Caithness Cabs: | 01847 895677 | Ormlie Taxis: | 01847 893434 | |
| Highland Cabs: | 01847 555555 | Pentland Cabs: | 01847 895474 | |
| Meiklejohn’s Taxis: | 01847 892827 | Vistravi Executive: | 01847 893432 |