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Trip Overview

The average bus between Leeds and John O' Groats takes 17h 24m and the fastest bus takes 14h 53m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Leeds 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.

17h 24m
Duration
503 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Leeds to John O' Groats bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Leeds and John O' Groats. The service departs Leeds at 3:10 AM at night, which arrives into John O' Groats at 18:03:06. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 17h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberD + E Coaches14h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberD + E Coaches14h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberD + E Coaches30h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberD + E Coaches14h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberD + E Coaches14h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberD + E Coaches14h 53m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leeds 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 Leeds to John O' Groats.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 503.5 mi
  • Duration: 17h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, Caithness General Hospital, and Bus Terminal in around 14h 30m.

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