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John O' Groats to Thurso buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between John O' Groats and Thurso takes 52 min and the fastest bus takes 33 min. The bus service runs several times per day from John O' Groats to Thurso. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

52 min
Duration
25 mi
Distance
£2
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

John O' Groats to Thurso bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between John O' Groats and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from John O' Groats is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Thurso at 7:23 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    bus bus 45 min • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 1m • Direct
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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from John O' Groats to Thurso? 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: 25.1 mi
  • Duration: 52 min

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

Stagecoach North Scotland operates a bus from JOG Knitwear to Sir George's Street Church hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 57 min.

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