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

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  1. Train, bus via Perth

    best
    1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus Ember
    9h 11m
    £46–105

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus Ember
    9h 30m
    £32–48

  3. 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 36m
    £99–198

  4. Drive  242.1 mi

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

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sir Georges Street Church to JOG Knitwearbus bus 280 / ...
    10h 20m

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Invernesstrain train Dundee - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    10h 43m
    £105–221

Dundee to John O' Groats by train and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration9h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

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

You can take a train from Dundee to Post Office via Perth, Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 10h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundee to Post Office via Perth, Perth station, Inverness Union Street, Caithness General Hospital, and Bus Terminal in around 9h 30m.

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