There are 3 ways to get from John O' Groats to Sutherland by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wick to Lairgtrain Wick - Inverness / ...
5h 33m£40–70Drive 77 mi
cheapest- Drive from John O' Groats to Sutherlandcar 77 mi
1h 58m£20–28Bus, line 906 bus
- Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Brora Station Squarebus Ember
- Take the bus from Station Square to Post Officebus 906
5h 49m
John O' Groats to Sutherland by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from John O' Groats to Sutherland is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from John O' Groats to Sutherland is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from John O' Groats to Sutherland. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Road End via Caithness General Hospital, Station Square and War Memorial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from John O' Groats to Sutherland. However, there are services departing from Wick and arriving at Lairg via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between John O' Groats and Sutherland is 139 miles. The road distance is 77.5 miles.
The best way to get from John O' Groats to Sutherland without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £40 - £70.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from John O' Groats to Sutherland, including transfers.
John O' Groats to Sutherland bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Caithness General Hospital station.
John O' Groats to Sutherland train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Wick station.
The best way to get from John O' Groats to Sutherland is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 906 bus, which costs and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between John O' Groats, Scotland and Sutherland, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Wick to Lairg twice daily. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Road End via Town Hall, Caithness General Hospital, Station Square, Post Office, and War Memorial in around 5h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Wick to Lairg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Caithness General Hospital to Brora Station Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- +44 1408 641354
- Website
- MacLeod's Coaches
Bus from Station Square to Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- MacLeod's Coaches
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John O' Groats to Sutherland bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Brora Station Square.
John O' Groats to Sutherland train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lairg station.
Yes, the driving distance between John O' Groats to Sutherland is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from John O' Groats to Sutherland.
There are eight+ hotels available in Sutherland.