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Northampton to John O' Groats buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Northampton and John O' Groats takes 20h 9m and the fastest bus takes 17h 38m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Northampton 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 9m
Duration
628 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Northampton to John O' Groats bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Northampton and John O' Groats. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Northampton is at 12:25 AM which arrives into John O' Groats at 6:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 20h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland17h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland17h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland17h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland17h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland32h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland17h 38m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Northampton 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: 628.4 mi
  • Duration: 20h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Bus Terminal in around 17h 2m.

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