There are 6 ways to get from John O' Groats to Moray by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
- Take the train from Inverness to Elgintrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
7h 57m£161–236Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Stationbus Uk093 / ...
9h 5m£29–36Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
- Take the train from Inverness to Elgintrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
8h 53m£46–61Drive 165.6 mi
- Drive from John O' Groats to Moraycar 165.6 mi
3h 57m£42–60Bus via Wick Co-op
- Take the bus from Wick Co-op to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aviemore stationbus Ember
9h 15m£42–55Train via Aviemore
- Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
- Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
11h£96–160
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from John O' Groats to Moray is to bus which costs £29 - £40 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from John O' Groats to Moray is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from John O' Groats to Moray. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Bridge of Lyne via Bus Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Cairngorm Hotel and Bus Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from John O' Groats to Moray. However, there are services departing from Wick and arriving at Elgin via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between John O' Groats and Moray is 242 miles. The road distance is 166.6 miles.
The best way to get from John O' Groats to Moray without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs £160 - £240.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from John O' Groats to Moray, including transfers.
John O' Groats to Moray bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Terminal station.
John O' Groats to Moray train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Wick station.
The best way to get from John O' Groats to Moray is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs £160 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £40 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between John O' Groats, Scotland and Moray, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Post Office to Moray via Bus Terminal, Wick, Inverness, and Elgin in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Moray via Bus Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Station, Cairngorm Hotel, Bus Shelter, and Bridge of Lyne in around 9h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Wick to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Wick to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Aviemore
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
John O' Groats to Moray bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
John O' Groats to Moray train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between John O' Groats to Moray is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from John O' Groats to Moray.
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