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Dunbeath to John O' Groats buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dunbeath and John O' Groats takes 2h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dunbeath 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.

2h 2m
Duration
37 mi
Distance
3 times a day
Frequency

Dunbeath to John O' Groats bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Dunbeath and John O' Groats. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunbeath is at 4:42 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 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    EmberD + E Coaches2h 42m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches1h 56m • 1 change
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    EmberDunnett's Transport2h 11m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches1h 21m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    EmberD + E Coaches2h 42m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches1h 56m • 1 change
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    EmberDunnett's Transport2h 11m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches1h 21m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    EmberD + E Coaches2h 42m • 1 change
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    EmberDunnett's Transport1h 53m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches1h 21m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    EmberD + E Coaches2h 42m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches1h 56m • 1 change
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    EmberDunnett's Transport2h 11m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches1h 21m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    EmberD + E Coaches2h 42m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches1h 56m • 1 change
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    EmberDunnett's Transport2h 11m • 1 change
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    EmberD + E Coaches1h 21m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunbeath 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 Dunbeath to John O' Groats.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 36.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Dunbeath to Post Office via Caithness General Hospital and Bus Terminal in around 2h 3m.

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