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How to get fromAberdeen to John O' Groatsby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to John O' Groats by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus bus Ember
    7h 38m
    £46–106

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus bus X99
    8h 31m
    £16–21

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    9h 2m
    £109–228

  4. Drive 218.5 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to John O' Groatscar car 218.5 mi
    4h 49m
    £54–77

  5. Bus via Wick Co-op

    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus bus Ember
    8h 32m
    £26–37

Aberdeen to John O' Groats by train, bus, and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Aberdeen to John O' Groats.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 233.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Post Office via Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 9h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Post Office via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Bus Terminal in around 8h 31m.

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