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How to get fromJohn O' Groats to Fort Williamby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Belford Hospitalbus bus 919
    7h 12m
    £16–28

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain train Wick - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Belford Hospitalbus bus 919
    8h 42m
    £89–166

  3. Drive 179.4 mi

    1. Drive from John O' Groats to Fort Williamcar car 179.4 mi
    4h
    £44–63

  4. Bus via Wick Co-op

    1. Take the bus from Wick Co-op to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    7h 29m
    £23–33

  5. Train, bus via Inverlochy

    1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain train Wick - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Inverlochybus bus Ember
    8h 47m
    £86–155

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from John O' Groats to Fort William.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 187.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Post Office to Belford Hospital via Bus Terminal and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 7h 12m.

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