North Sutherland dial-a-bus

Service details

The service operates along the A836 between Bettyhill and Melvich, including all public roads branching off this route.

The bus may also travel to Thurso, Forsinard, and Kinbrace, depending on demand.

Evening service (after 9pm)

After 9pm, the service is limited to:

  • workers finishing a shift
  • passengers connecting with trains or long-distance coaches

Operator

Ormlie Taxis

Service available

Monday to Saturday

Early morning (6:00am – 8:00am)

Connects with:

  • Thurso to Inverness bus (at Thurso)
  • Train services (at Forsinard or Kinbrace)

Morning (8:00am – 11:30am)

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

  • for any purpose (Bettyhill area)

Tuesday, Thursday

  • for any purpose (Melvich area)

Afternoon (1:45pm – 4:30pm)

Tuesday, Thursday:

  • for journeys to and from work

Monday, Wednesday, Friday:

  • for journeys to and from Armadale Surgery (Bettyhill area)

Late afternoon (4:30pm – 6:00pm)

  • for journeys to and from work

Evening (6:00pm – 10:00pm)

For journeys:

  • to and from work
  • connecting with long-distance buses or trains

For bookings

Page last modified: 2 December 2025