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

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

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  1. Bus via Wick Co-op

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus bus Ember
    7h 19m
    £23–33

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus 919
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus bus X99
    7h 33m
    £16–27

  3. Bus, train via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    8h 43m
    £86–155

  4. Drive 179.3 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to John O' Groatscar car 179.3 mi
    4h 2m
    £44–63

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus 919
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    8h 58m
    £89–165

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 192.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Fort William Bus Station to Post Office via Inverness Union Street, Wick Co-op, and Bus Terminal in around 7h 19m.

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