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

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There are 6 ways to get from John O' Groats to Ullapool 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 Dingwall Council Buildings to Ullapool Ferry Terminalbus bus Ember
    6h 8m
    £20–29

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus 961
    6h 47m
    £14–24

  3. Train, bus via Dingwall

    1. Take the train from Wick to Dingwalltrain train Wick - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dingwall Council Buildings to Ullapool Ferry Terminalbus bus Ember
    7h 38m
    £71–115

  4. Drive  130.1 mi

    1. Drive from John O' Groats to Ullapoolcar car 130.1 mi
    2h 57m
    £33–47

  5. Bus via Sir George's Street Church

    1. Take the bus from JOG Knitwear to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus 80
    2. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Dingwallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Council Buildings to High Schoolbus bus 61
    7h 5m

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain train Wick - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus 961
    8h 17m
    £77–132

John O' Groats to Ullapool by bus and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Post Office to Ullapool Ferry Terminal via Bus Terminal, Wick Co-op, Dingwall, and Dingwall Council Buildings in around 6h 8m.

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