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Tain to John O' Groats buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Tain and John O' Groats takes 3h 32m and the fastest bus takes 3h 26m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Tain 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.

3h 32m
Duration
87 mi
Distance
5 times a week
Frequency

Tain to John O' Groats bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Tain and John O' Groats. The earliest departure is at 9:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tain is at 12:46 PM which arrives into John O' Groats at 4:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Caithness General Hospital and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    EmberDunnett's Transport3h 37m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    EmberDunnett's Transport3h 26m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    EmberDunnett's Transport3h 33m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    EmberDunnett's Transport3h 33m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    EmberDunnett's Transport3h 33m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tain 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: 87.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Tain Post Office to Post Office via Caithness General Hospital and Town Hall in around 3h 27m.

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