Dornoch travel guide
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You're Going to Love Dornoch
With a population of 1,261, Dornoch is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dornoch to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Dornoch
How to Get to Dornoch
Plane
Although Dornoch doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 23 miles from Dornoch. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dornoch departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dornoch, followed by LNER. The train journey from Dornoch to Edinburgh takes 3h 54m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £125 for a 7h 04m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Dornoch is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 137 miles from Dornoch. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dornoch, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dornoch takes 218 miles and will cost you around £20. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 225 miles.
Airlines serving Dornoch
Where to stay in Dornoch
Average rates range from around £158 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £204 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dornoch
Most booked hotels in Dornoch
Hiring a car in Dornoch
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Dornoch (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Dornoch is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact SUV or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.