NorthLink Ferries Travel Connections
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.
SOUTHBOUND TRAVEL TO INVERNESS
STAGECOACH (Operates until further notice)
Stagecoach buses depart from the NorthLink passenger terminal on the pier. The service number is X99 or X98. Advance reservations are recommended - book online at www.stagecoachbus.com
Mon — SatSun
Scrabster Pier (dep) SC09:0411:1510:45
Inverness Bus Station (arr) SC12:5315:2314:28
EMBER (Operates until further notice)
Ember buses depart from the NorthLink car terminal and should be booked online in advance at https://www.ember.to
Mon — Sun
Scrabster Car Terminal (dep) E 03:47 09:19 13:44 19:38
Inverness City Centre (arr) E 07:12 13:03 17:30 22:53
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 at www.scotrail.co.uk
Mon — Sat Sun
Thurso Railway Station (dep) SR 08:50 13:14 16:37 12:38
Inverness Railway Station (arr) SR 12:27 16:33 19:56 16:15
NORTHBOUND TRAVEL TO INVERNESS
STAGECOACH (Operates until further notice)
Stagecoach buses depart from Inverness Bus Station, Farraline Park. Advance reservations are recommended - book online at www.stagecoachbus.com
Mon — SatSun
Inverness Bus Station (dep) SC14:20-
Scrabster Pier (arr) SC17:59-
EMBER (Operates until further notice)
Ember buses depart from the inverness City Centre and should be booked online in advance at https://www.ember.to
Mon — Sun
Inverness City Centre (dep) E 04:30 08:20 14:33 18:39
Scrabster Car Terminal (arr) E 07:51 12:03 18:15 21:57
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 at www.scotrail.co.uk
Mon — Sat Sun
Inverness Railway Station (dep) SR 07:00 10:41 14:00 -
Thurso Railway Station (arr) SR 10:37 14:18 17:37 -
Please be aware:
Train Passengers are advised to prebook taxi travel for ferry connections due to the restricted bus timetable between Scrabster and Thurso.
USEFUL TAXI NUMBERS: Caithness Cabs: 01847 895677 Highland Cabs: 01847 555555 Meiklejohn's Taxis: 01847 892827
Ormlie Taxis: 01847 893434 Pentland Cabs: 01847 895474 Vistravi Executive: 01847 893432