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Inverness to John O' Groats buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Inverness and John O' Groats takes 4h 46m and the fastest bus takes 4h 38m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Inverness 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 46m
Duration
127 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Inverness to John O' Groats bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Inverness and John O' Groats. The earliest departure is at 8:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 11:31 AM which arrives into John O' Groats at 4:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Caithness General Hospital and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    EmberDunnett's Transport4h 51m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    EmberDunnett's Transport4h 38m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    EmberDunnett's Transport4h 48m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    EmberDunnett's Transport4h 48m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    EmberDunnett's Transport4h 48m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 126.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Caithness General Hospital every 4 hours. Tickets cost £12–17 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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