There are 3 ways to get from Fort Augustus to John O' Groats by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus
- Take the bus from Sir Georges Street Church to JOG Knitwearbus 280 / ...
7h 14mDrive 147.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fort Augustus to John O' Groatscar 147.4 mi
3h 21m£37–53Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain Inverness - Wick
7h 55m£72–119
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort Augustus to John O' Groats is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Augustus to John O' Groats is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Augustus to John O' Groats. However, there are services departing from Fort Augustus and arriving at JOG Knitwear via Inverness Union Street and Sir Georges Street Church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Fort Augustus and John O' Groats is 193 miles. The road distance is 148.2 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Augustus to John O' Groats without a car is to bus which takes 7h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Fort Augustus to John O' Groats, including transfers.
Fort Augustus to John O' Groats bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort Augustus station.
Fort Augustus to John O' Groats bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Augustus to John O' Groats is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Fort Augustus to John O' Groats.
There are 204+ hotels available in John O' Groats.
What companies run services between Fort Augustus, Scotland and John O' Groats, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Fort Augustus to JOG Knitwear via Inverness Union Street, Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland, and Sir Georges Street Church in around 7h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Wick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 01463 222 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- D + E Coaches
Bus from Sir Georges Street Church to JOG Knitwear
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- D + E Coaches
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