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Kendal to John O' Groats buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Kendal and John O' Groats takes 20h 2m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Kendal 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.

20h 2m
Duration
485 mi
Distance
£83
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Kendal to John O' Groats bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Kendal and John O' Groats. The service departs Kendal at 8:17 PM in the evening, which arrives into John O' Groats at 16:19:19. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Night Std and take an average of 20h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireNational ExpressScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberDunnett's Transport20h 2m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireNational ExpressScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberDunnett's Transport20h 2m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireNational ExpressScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberDunnett's Transport20h 2m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 485.1 mi
  • Duration: 20h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Weavers Court to Post Office via Bus Station Night Std, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, Caithness General Hospital, and Town Hall in around 15h 47m.

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