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Trip Overview

The average bus between London and John O' Groats takes 21h 3m and the fastest bus takes 18h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from London 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.

21h 3m
Duration
659 mi
Distance
£116
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

London to John O' Groats bus times

Buses run twice daily between London and John O' Groats. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:59 PM which arrives into John O' Groats at 6:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 21h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusEmberD + E Coaches25h 42m • 3 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusEmberD + E Coaches18h 4m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusEmberD + E Coaches25h 42m • 3 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusEmberDunnett's Transport18h 49m • 3 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusEmberD + E Coaches18h 4m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusEmberD + E Coaches25h 42m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusEmberDunnett's Transport18h 49m • 3 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusEmberD + E Coaches18h 4m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusEmberD + E Coaches25h 42m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusEmberDunnett's Transport18h 49m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusEmberD + E Coaches18h 4m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from London 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 London to John O' Groats.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 658.7 mi
  • Duration: 21h 3m

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

You can take a bus from London Victoria to Post Office via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, Caithness General Hospital, and Bus Terminal in around 17h 59m.

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