276 Thurso to Dounreay via Pennyland, Forss
Operated by Stagecoach Bluebird. First bus 07:23, last bus 00:10. 6 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 07:25, last 00:10. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 276? 6 other bus routes are numbered 276 elsewhere in the UK — see every 276 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:25 | 15:25 | 23:25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir George's Street Church (opp) | 07:25 | 15:25 | 23:25 |
| Brownhill Road (at) | 07:27 | 15:27 | 23:27 |
| Bus Stance (at) | 07:45 | 15:45 | 23:45 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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 276
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.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Stagecoach Bluebird before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Boxing Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Thursday (9 journeys in both directions together, against 6), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Stagecoach Bluebird before you travel.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Monday (9 journeys in both directions together, against 6), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Stagecoach Bluebird before you travel.
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Thursday (9 journeys in both directions together, against 6), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Stagecoach Bluebird before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 276
276 towards Dounreay
All 15 stops
- Sir George's Street Church (opp) Thurso
- Miller Academy (at) Thurso
- Brownhill Road (at) Pennyland
- St Magnus Road (opp) Pennyland
- Thorfinn Terrace (opp) Pennyland
- 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
- Site Road End (W-bound) Dounreay
- Bus Stance (at) Dounreay
276 towards Thurso
All 19 stops
- Bus Stance (at) Dounreay
- Site Road End (E-bound) Dounreay
- Shebster Road End (opp) Dounreay
- Business Park Road End (E-bound) Forss
- 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
- Thorfinn Terrace (at) Pennyland
- St Magnus Road (at) Pennyland
- Brownhill Road (opp) Pennyland
- Miller Academy (opp) Thurso
- St Peters Church (o/s) Thurso
- Sir Georges Street Church (at) Thurso
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 276 bus?
The first 276 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:23 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 276 bus?
The last 276 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 00:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 276 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach Bluebird sets the fares on the 276. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 276 bus?
The 276 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.