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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bristol and John O' Groats takes 25h 13m and the fastest bus takes 20h 24m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bristol 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.

25h 13m
Duration
680 mi
Distance
£107
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Bristol to John O' Groats bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Bristol and John O' Groats. The service departs Bristol at 7:55 PM in the evening, which arrives into John O' Groats at 16:19:19. All services require a transfer at Millennium Point and take an average of 25h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberDunnett's Transport20h 24m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberD + E Coaches22h 8m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    FlixBusFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberD + E Coaches37h 17m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberDunnett's Transport20h 24m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberDunnett's Transport20h 24m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol to John O' Groats? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bristol to John O' Groats.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 680 mi
  • Duration: 25h 13m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and John O' Groats, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Post Office via Millennium Point, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, Caithness General Hospital, and Bus Terminal in around 18h 23m.

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