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John O' Groats to Inverness buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between John O' Groats and Inverness takes 4h 23m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from John O' Groats to Inverness. 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 23m
Duration
127 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

John O' Groats to Inverness bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between John O' Groats and Inverness. The service departs John O' Groats at 7:56 AM in the morning, which arrives into Inverness at 12:20:00. All services require a transfer at Town Hall and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Dunnett's TransportEmber4h 23m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Dunnett's TransportEmber4h 23m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Dunnett's TransportEmber4h 23m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Dunnett's TransportEmber4h 23m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from John O' Groats to Inverness? 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: 127 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

Ember operates a bus from Caithness General Hospital to Inverness Union Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £12–17 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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