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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Helmsdale to Wick Co-opbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Post Officebus bus 80 / ...
    2h 24m
    £9–12

  2. Bus via Royal Bank of Scotland

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Belgrave Hotel to Bank of Scotlandbus bus X99
    2. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to JOG Knitwearbus bus 280 / ...
    3h 4m
    £4

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helmsdale to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Post Officebus bus 80 / ...
    3h 11m
    £34–59

  4. Drive 51.3 mi

    1. Drive from Helmsdale to John O' Groatscar car 51.3 mi
    1h 15m
    £13–18

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Helmsdale to John O' Groatstaxi taxi 51.3 mi
    1h 15m
    £100–130

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 51.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Helmsdale to Post Office via Wick Co-op and Bus Terminal in around 2h 24m.

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