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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dornoch and John O' Groats takes 3h 7m and the fastest bus takes 2h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dornoch 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.

3h 7m
Duration
78 mi
Distance
3 times a day
Frequency

Dornoch to John O' Groats bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Dornoch and John O' Groats. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dornoch is at 3:36 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 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    EmberD + E Coaches3h 44m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches3h 2m • 1 change
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    EmberDunnett's Transport3h 17m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches2h 27m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    EmberD + E Coaches3h 44m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches3h 2m • 1 change
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    EmberDunnett's Transport3h 17m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches2h 27m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    EmberD + E Coaches3h 44m • 1 change
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    EmberDunnett's Transport2h 59m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches2h 27m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    EmberD + E Coaches3h 44m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches3h 2m • 1 change
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    EmberDunnett's Transport3h 17m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches2h 27m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    EmberD + E Coaches3h 44m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches3h 2m • 1 change
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    EmberDunnett's Transport3h 17m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches2h 27m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dornoch 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 Dornoch to John O' Groats.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 78.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Dornoch to Post Office via Caithness General Hospital and Bus Terminal in around 3h 8m.

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