280 Thurso to Dounreay via Pennyland, Forss

Operated by Stagecoach Bluebird. First bus 07:16, last bus 16:25. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.

Next towards Dounreay from Station: tomorrow 07:16

Next towards Thurso from Bus Stance (at): tomorrow 16:25

Wanted a different 280? 11 other bus routes are numbered 280 elsewhere in the UK — see every 280 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at AEA Dounreay Bus Stance · Monday to Friday · 1 journey
Stop 07:16
Station 07:16
Technical College (opp) 07:18
Brownhill Road (at) 07:22
Thorfinn Terrace (opp) 07:24
Bus Stance (at) 07:39

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.

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach Bluebird sets the fares on the 280. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →

Tickets on the 280

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 280

280 towards Dounreay

All 16 stops
  1. Station Thurso
  2. High School (o/s) Thurso
  3. Technical College (opp) Thurso
  4. Brownhill Road (at) Pennyland
  5. St Magnus Road (opp) Pennyland
  6. Thorfinn Terrace (opp) Pennyland
  7. Weigh Inn Hotel (opp) Thurso
  8. Janetstown Road End (at) Thurso
  9. Taldale House (nr) Forss
  10. School Place (opp) Forss
  11. Forss Mains Road End (opp) Forss
  12. Skiall Road End (at) Forss
  13. Business Park Road End (W-bound) Forss
  14. Shebster Road End (at) Dounreay
  15. Site Road End (W-bound) Dounreay
  16. Bus Stance (at) Dounreay

280 towards Thurso

All 17 stops
  1. Bus Stance (at) Dounreay
  2. Site Road End (E-bound) Dounreay
  3. Shebster Road End (opp) Dounreay
  4. Business Park Road End (E-bound) Forss
  5. Skiall Road End (opp) Forss
  6. Forss Mains Road End (at) Forss
  7. School Place (at) Forss
  8. Brims Road End (at) Forss
  9. Janetstown Road End (opp) Thurso
  10. Weigh Inn Hotel (at) Thurso
  11. Thorfinn Terrace (at) Pennyland
  12. St Magnus Road (at) Pennyland
  13. Brownhill Road (opp) Pennyland
  14. Technical College (opp) Thurso
  15. Miller Academy (opp) Thurso
  16. St Peters Church (o/s) Thurso
  17. Royal Bank of Scotland (o/s) Thurso

Towns & areas on this route

ThursoPennylandForssDounreay

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 280 bus?

The first 280 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:16 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 280 bus?

The last 280 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:25. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 280 bus cost?

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach Bluebird sets the fares on the 280. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.

Who runs the 280 bus?

The 280 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.