The average bus between Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) and John O' Groats takes 12h 19m and the fastest bus takes 8h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to John O' Groats. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) and John O' Groats. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) is at 12:49 PM which arrives into John O' Groats at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 12h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


9h 22m • 2 changes


8h 15m • 2 changes
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20h 23m • 2 changes


9h 22m • 2 changes


8h 15m • 2 changes
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20h 23m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to John O' Groats. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) station and arriving at John O' Groats station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to John O' Groats bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Aberdeen Airport station.
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to John O' Groats bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Bus Terminal station.
The distance between Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) and John O' Groats is 167.7 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a bus from Aberdeen Airport to Post Office via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Bus Terminal in around 8h 12m.