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London to John O' Groats buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between London and John O' Groats takes 41h 15m and the fastest bus takes 39h 9m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week 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.

41h 15m
Duration
686 mi
Distance
£102
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

London to John O' Groats bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between London and John O' Groats. The service departs London at 10:00 PM at night, which arrives into John O' Groats at 16:19:19. All services require a transfer at Park and Ride and take an average of 41h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusEmberDunnett's Transport42h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusEmberDunnett's Transport42h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmberDunnett's Transport39h 9m • 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.

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  • Distance: 685.5 mi
  • Duration: 41h 15m

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

You can take a bus from London Victoria to Post Office via Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, Caithness General Hospital, and Town Hall in around 19h 28m.

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