The average bus between Drumnadrochit and John O' Groats takes 8h 59m and the fastest bus takes 4h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Drumnadrochit 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 Drumnadrochit and John O' Groats. The earliest departure is at 10:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Drumnadrochit is at 4:02 PM which arrives into John O' Groats at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 3 and take an average of 8h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 17m • 2 changes


4h 36m • 2 changes
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17h 10m • 2 changes


6h 17m • 2 changes


4h 36m • 2 changes
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17h 10m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Drumnadrochit to John O' Groats. However, there are services departing from Drumnadrochit station and arriving at John O' Groats station via Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
Drumnadrochit to John O' Groats bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.
Drumnadrochit to John O' Groats bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Terminal station.
The distance between Drumnadrochit and John O' Groats is 166.9 km. The road distance is 220 km.
Stagecoach North Scotland operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminal 5 times a day. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 2h 57m.