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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dingwall and John O' Groats takes 4h and the fastest bus takes 3h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dingwall 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.

4h
Duration
112 mi
Distance
£13
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Dingwall to John O' Groats bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Dingwall and John O' Groats. The earliest departure is at 4:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Dingwall is at 2:40 PM which arrives into John O' Groats at 6:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Caithness General Hospital and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    EmberD + E Coaches4h 33m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches3h 57m • 1 change
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    EmberDunnett's Transport4h 13m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches3h 23m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    EmberD + E Coaches4h 33m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches3h 57m • 1 change
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    EmberDunnett's Transport4h 13m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches3h 23m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    EmberD + E Coaches4h 33m • 1 change
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    EmberDunnett's Transport3h 54m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches3h 23m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    EmberD + E Coaches4h 33m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches3h 57m • 1 change
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    EmberDunnett's Transport4h 13m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches3h 23m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    EmberD + E Coaches4h 33m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches3h 57m • 1 change
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    EmberDunnett's Transport4h 13m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches3h 23m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dingwall 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 Dingwall to John O' Groats.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 112.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

Ember operates a bus from Dingwall to Caithness General Hospital 5 times a day. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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