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

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There are 4 ways to get from John O' Groats to Gairloch by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Dingwall

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wick Co-op to Dingwallbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Council Buildings to Melvaig Road Endbus bus 711 / ...
    6h 34m

  2. Drive 165.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from John O' Groats to Gairlochcar car 165.8 mi
    3h 40m
    £41–58

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wick to Dingwalltrain train Wick - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Council Buildings to Melvaig Road Endbus bus 711 / ...
    8h 4m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 7 to Melvaig Road Endbus bus 700A / ...
    7h 23m

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Map of how to get from John O' Groats to Gairloch.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 171.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Post Office to Melvaig Road End via Bus Terminal, Wick Co-op, Dingwall, and Council Buildings in around 6h 34m.

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