What is the cheapest way to get from John O' Groats to Aviemore?

The cheapest way to get from John O' Groats to Aviemore is to bus which costs £7 - £11 and takes 5h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from John O' Groats to Aviemore?

The fastest way to get from John O' Groats to Aviemore is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between John O' Groats and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct bus from John O' Groats to Aviemore station. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Station via Bus Terminal and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between John O' Groats and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct train from John O' Groats to Aviemore. However, there are services departing from Wick and arriving at Aviemore via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from John O' Groats to Aviemore?

The distance between John O' Groats and Aviemore is 153 miles. The road distance is 147.2 miles.

How do I travel from John O' Groats to Aviemore without a car?

The best way to get from John O' Groats to Aviemore without a car is to bus which takes 5h 32m and costs £7 - £11.

How long does it take to get from John O' Groats to Aviemore?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from John O' Groats to Aviemore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the John O' Groats to Aviemore bus from?

John O' Groats to Aviemore bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the John O' Groats to Aviemore train from?

John O' Groats to Aviemore train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Wick station.

Train or bus from John O' Groats to Aviemore?

The best way to get from John O' Groats to Aviemore is to bus which takes 5h 32m and costs £7 - £11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £170 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the John O' Groats to Aviemore bus arrive?

John O' Groats to Aviemore bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the John O' Groats to Aviemore train arrive?

John O' Groats to Aviemore train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from John O' Groats to Aviemore?

Yes, the driving distance between John O' Groats to Aviemore is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from John O' Groats to Aviemore.

Where can I stay near Aviemore?

There are 504+ hotels available in Aviemore.

John O' Groats to Aviemore - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Stationbus Uk093 / ...
5h 32m
£7–11
Train
1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
7h 35m
£87–170
Drive 146.4 mi
1. Drive from John O' Groats to Aviemorecar 146.4 mi
3h 14m
£36–52
Bus via Wick Co-op
1. Take the bus from Wick Co-op to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aviemore stationbus Ember
5h 49m
£20–30
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
6h 5m
£14–32

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Distance: 152.4 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Post Office to Station via Bus Terminal and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Aviemore via Bus Terminal, Wick, and Inverness in around 7h 35m.

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