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

The cheapest way to get from John O' Groats to Dundee is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from John O' Groats to Dundee is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs £60 - £90.

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

No, there is no direct bus from John O' Groats to Dundee station. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Seagate Bus Station via Caithness General Hospital, Inverness Union Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

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

No, there is no direct train from John O' Groats to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Wick and arriving at Dundee via Inverness and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.

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

The distance between John O' Groats and Dundee is 265 miles. The road distance is 243.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from John O' Groats to Dundee without a car is to bus and train via Perth which takes 8h 37m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from John O' Groats to Dundee, including transfers.

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

John O' Groats to Dundee bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Caithness General Hospital station.

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

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

Train or bus from John O' Groats to Dundee?

The best way to get from John O' Groats to Dundee is to bus which takes 9h 39m and costs £28 - £45. Alternatively, you can train via Perth, which costs £95 - £200 and takes 10h 7m.

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

John O' Groats to Dundee bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

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

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

Can I drive from John O' Groats to Dundee?

Yes, the driving distance between John O' Groats to Dundee is 244 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from John O' Groats to Dundee.

Where can I stay near Dundee?

There are 907+ hotels available in Dundee.

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There are 8 ways to get from John O' Groats to Dundee by bus, train, car, plane, or ferry

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Bus, train via Perth
best
1. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
8h 37m
£45–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Perth stationbus Ember
9h 39m
£28–43
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Inverness to Dundeetrain Inverness - Edinburgh
8h 54m
£52–137
Drive 242.2 mi
1. Drive from John O' Groats to Dundeecar 242.2 mi
5h 5m
£61–89
Fly Wick to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Wick (WIC) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane WIC - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
5h 55m
£52–298
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
10h 7m
£99–195
Train
1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Dundeetrain Inverness - Edinburgh
10h 24m
£106–227
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus
8h 34m

Wick (WIC) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Distance: 263.6 mi
Duration: 8h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Post Office to Seagate Bus Station via Bus Terminal, Caithness General Hospital, Inverness Union Street, Perth station, and Bus Station in around 9h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Dundee via Bus Terminal, Wick, Inverness, and Perth in around 10h 7m.

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