280 Thurso Olrig St Santander ↔ AEA Dounreay Bus Stance
Operated by Stagecoach Bluebird. First bus 07:16, last bus 16:25. 2 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Station | 07:16 |
|---|---|
| Technical College (opp) | 07:18 |
| Brownhill Road (at) | 07:22 |
| Thorfinn Terrace (opp) | 07:24 |
| Bus Stance (at) | 07:39 |
Route map
All stops on route 280
280 towards AEA Dounreay Bus Stance
- High School (o/s) Thurso
- Station Thurso
- Technical College (opp) 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
280 towards Thurso Olrig St Santander
- Bus Stance (at) Dounreay
- Site Road End (E-bound) Dounreay
- Shebster Road End (opp) Dounreay
- Business Park Road End (E-bound) Forss
- Forss Mains Road End (at) Forss
- Skiall Road End (opp) Forss
- School Place (at) Forss
- Brims Road End (at) Forss
- Janetstown Road End (opp) Thurso
- Weigh Inn Hotel (at) Thurso
- Thorfinn Terrace (at) Pennyland
- St Magnus Road (at) Pennyland
- Brownhill Road (opp) Pennyland
- St Peters Church (o/s) Thurso
- Technical College (opp) Thurso
- Miller Academy (opp) Thurso
- Royal Bank of Scotland (o/s) Thurso
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 29 Mar 2026 Operating between Preston and Clitheroe given service number 280 effective from 29 March 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 29 Mar 2026 Operating between Clitheroe and Skipton given service number 280 effective from 29 March 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 8 Mar 2026 From: Preston To: Clitheroe Via: Name or No.: 280 Service type: Normal Stopping Effective date: 08 March 2026 Other details: Monday to Sunday.
- 🆕 Registered effective 8 Mar 2026 From: Clitheroe To: Skipton Via: Name or No.: 280 Service type: Normal Stopping Effective date: 08 March 2026 Other details: Monday to Sunday.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
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 the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.