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Dumfries to John O' Groats buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dumfries and John O' Groats takes 18h 50m and the fastest bus takes 17h 44m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Dumfries 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.

18h 50m
Duration
376 mi
Distance
£77
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Dumfries to John O' Groats bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Dumfries and John O' Groats. The earliest departure is at 4:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 10:35 PM which arrives into John O' Groats at 4:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 18h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberDunnett's Transport20h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberDunnett's Transport17h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberDunnett's Transport17h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberDunnett's Transport17h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberDunnett's Transport20h 24m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries 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: 376.3 mi
  • Duration: 18h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Court to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, Caithness General Hospital, and Town Hall in around 11h 50m.

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