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Oban to John O' Groats buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Oban and John O' Groats takes 19h 30m and the fastest bus takes 17h 8m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Oban 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.

19h 30m
Duration
236 mi
Distance
£29
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Oban to John O' Groats bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Oban and John O' Groats. The service departs Oban at 8:01 PM in the evening, which arrives into John O' Groats at 16:19:19. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 19h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    EmberEmberDunnett's Transport20h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    EmberEmberDunnett's Transport20h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    EmberEmberDunnett's Transport20h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    EmberEmberDunnett's Transport17h 8m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oban 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: 235.8 mi
  • Duration: 19h 30m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and John O' Groats, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Corran Halls to Post Office via Inverness Union Street, Caithness General Hospital, and Town Hall in around 8h 46m.

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