281 Thurso Sir Georges Street Church ↔ AEA Dounreay Bus Stance

Operated by Stagecoach Bluebird. First bus 07:24, last bus 16:25. 2 journeys on weekdays.

💷 The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach Bluebird sets the fares on the 281. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →

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.

towards AEA Dounreay Bus Stance · Monday to Friday towards Thurso Sir Georges Street Church · Monday to Friday
281 towards AEA Dounreay Bus Stance — Monday to Friday (1 journeys)
Sir George's Street Church (opp) 07:24
St Magnus Road (opp) 07:28
Bus Stance (at) 07:43

Route map

All stops on route 281

281 towards AEA Dounreay Bus Stance

  1. Sir George's Street Church (opp) Thurso
  2. Miller Academy (at) Thurso
  3. Brownhill Road (at) Pennyland
  4. St Magnus Road (opp) Pennyland
  5. Thorfinn Terrace (opp) Pennyland
  6. Weigh Inn Hotel (opp) Thurso
  7. Janetstown Road End (at) Thurso
  8. Taldale House (nr) Forss
  9. School Place (opp) Forss
  10. Forss Mains Road End (opp) Forss
  11. Skiall Road End (at) Forss
  12. Business Park Road End (W-bound) Forss
  13. Shebster Road End (at) Dounreay
  14. Site Road End (W-bound) Dounreay
  15. Bus Stance (at) Dounreay

281 towards Thurso Sir Georges Street Church

  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. Forss Mains Road End (at) Forss
  6. Skiall Road End (opp) 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. St Magnus Road (at) Pennyland
  12. Thorfinn Terrace (at) Pennyland
  13. Brownhill Road (opp) Pennyland
  14. Miller Academy (opp) Thurso
  15. St Peters Church (o/s) Thurso
  16. Sir Georges Street Church (at) Thurso

Towns & areas on this route

ThursoPennylandForssDounreay

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 281 bus?

The first 281 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:24 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 281 bus?

The last 281 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 281 bus cost?

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach Bluebird sets the fares on the 281. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.

Who runs the 281 bus?

The 281 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.