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

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There are 4 ways to get from Gairloch to John O' Groats by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Dingwall

    best
    1. Take the bus from Melvaig Road End to Council Buildingsbus bus 711 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dingwall to Wick Co-opbus bus Ember
    6h 30m

  2. Drive 165.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gairloch to John O' Groatscar car 165.3 mi
    3h 40m
    £40–58

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Melvaig Road End to Hill Streetbus bus 711
    2. Take the train from Dingwall to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    7h 47m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melvaig Road End to Bus Station Stance 7bus bus 700A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus bus X99
    7h 19m

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Map of how to get from Gairloch to John O' Groats.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 171.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Melvaig Road End to Post Office via Council Buildings, Dingwall, Wick Co-op, and Bus Terminal in around 6h 30m.

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