Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to John O' Groats

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Dundee to John O' Groats by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus bus X99
    8h 24m
    £26–53

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    10h 22m
    £107–224

  3. Drive  242.1 mi

    1. Drive from Dundee to John O' Groatscar car 242.1 mi
    5h 7m
    £61–88

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus bus X99
    9h 7m
    £35–92

  5. Bus via Royal Bank of Scotland

    1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Perth Broxden Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Perth Broxden Park and Ride to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to JOG Knitwearbus bus 280 / ...
    10h 5m
    £34–49

  6. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    10h 32m
    £98–200

Dundee to John O' Groats by bus

Calendar66Weekly Buses
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Dundee to John O' Groats.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 259 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Overgate to Post Office via Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, and Bus Terminal in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundee to Post Office via Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 10h 22m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There