274 Thurso to Dounreay via Forss
Operated by Stagecoach Bluebird. First bus 05:56, last bus 17:47. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 274? 3 other bus routes are numbered 274 elsewhere in the UK — see every 274 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 05:56 |
|---|---|
| Bank of Scotland (opp) | 05:56 |
| Camp Site (opp) | 05:57 |
| Lidl (opp) | 05:57 |
| Weigh Inn Hotel (opp) | 05:58 |
| Janetstown Road End (at) | 05:59 |
| Taldale House (nr) | 06:05 |
| School Place (opp) | 06:07 |
| Forss Mains Road End (opp) | 06:07 |
| Skiall Road End (at) | 06:09 |
| Business Park Road End (W-bound) | 06:10 |
| Shebster Road End (at) | 06:13 |
| Bus Stance (at) | 06:16 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Tickets on the 274
Stagecoach Bluebird publishes singles on this route for adults and children.
Single
Ticket types come from Stagecoach Bluebird's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 13 August 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Stagecoach Bluebird.
Route map
All stops on route 274
274 towards Dounreay
All 12 stops
- Bank of Scotland (opp) Thurso
- Camp Site (opp) Thurso
- Lidl (opp) Thurso
- Weigh Inn Hotel (opp) Thurso
- Janetstown Road End (at) Thurso
- Taldale House (nr) Forss
- School Place (opp) Forss
- Forss Mains Road End (opp) Forss
- Skiall Road End (at) Forss
- Business Park Road End (W-bound) Forss
- Shebster Road End (at) Dounreay
- Bus Stance (at) Dounreay
274 towards Thurso
All 12 stops
- Bus Stance (at) Dounreay
- Site Road End (E-bound) Dounreay
- Shebster Road End (opp) Dounreay
- Skiall Road End (opp) Forss
- Forss Mains Road End (at) Forss
- School Place (at) Forss
- Brims Road End (at) Forss
- Janetstown Road End (opp) Thurso
- Weigh Inn Hotel (at) Thurso
- Lidl (o/s) Thurso
- Camp Site (at) Thurso
- Royal Bank of Scotland (o/s) Thurso
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 274 bus?
The first 274 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:56 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 274 bus?
The last 274 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:47. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 274 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach Bluebird sets the fares on the 274. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 274 bus?
The 274 is operated by Stagecoach Bluebird.
Timetable data from Stagecoach Bluebird via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.