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

The cheapest way to get from John O' Groats to Loch Ness is to bus which costs £10 - £17 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from John O' Groats to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £35 - £55.

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

No, there is no direct bus from John O' Groats to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Tourist Information via Bus Terminal and Bus Station Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from John O' Groats to Loch Ness?

The distance between John O' Groats and Loch Ness is 156 miles. The road distance is 148.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from John O' Groats to Loch Ness without a car is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs £10 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from John O' Groats to Loch Ness, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the John O' Groats to Loch Ness bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from John O' Groats to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between John O' Groats to Loch Ness is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from John O' Groats to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1415+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

John O' Groats to Loch Ness - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Informationbus 919
6h 12m
£10–17
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Informationbus 919
7h 42m
£83–155
Drive 147.8 mi
1. Drive from John O' Groats to Fort Augustuscar 147.8 mi
3h 19m
£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 Fort Augustusbus Ember
6h 34m
£20–30

John O' Groats to Loch Ness by bus

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6h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 155.4 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Post Office to Tourist Information via Bus Terminal and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 6h 12m.

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