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Bristol to John O' Groats buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bristol and John O' Groats takes 46h 14m and the fastest bus takes 44h 39m. The bus runs, on average, 4 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.

46h 14m
Duration
716 mi
Distance
£131
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Bristol to John O' Groats bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Bristol and John O' Groats. The earliest departure is at 4:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bristol is at 7:40 PM which arrives into John O' Groats at 4:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 46h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberDunnett's Transport44h 39m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberDunnett's Transport47h 49m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    National ExpressNational ExpressScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberDunnett's Transport47h 49m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    National ExpressNational ExpressScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberDunnett's Transport44h 39m • 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.

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  • Distance: 715.7 mi
  • Duration: 46h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Post Office via Birmingham Coach Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, Caithness General Hospital, and Town Hall in around 22h 42m.

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