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 £27 - £45 and takes 7h 50m.

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. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Overgate via Caithness General Hospital, Bus Station Stance 3 and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

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 266 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 which takes 7h 50m and costs £27 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m 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 7h 50m and costs £27 - £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 908+ hotels available in Dundee.

John O' Groats to Dundee - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
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1. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus Uk093 / ...
7h 50m
£27–42
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
£99–194
Drive 242.2 mi
1. Drive from John O' Groats to Dundeecar 242.2 mi
5h 5m
£61–88
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
7h 37m
Bus, train
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
Train
1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Dundeetrain Inverness - Edinburgh
10h 24m
£106–226
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 49m
£51–295
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane KOI - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
8h 4m
£200–413

John O' Groats to Dundee by bus

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Distance: 264.2 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Post Office to Overgate via Bus Terminal, Caithness General Hospital, Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Park and Ride in around 7h 50m. 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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