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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Dingwallbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Council Buildings to High Schoolbus bus 61
    6h 14m

  2. Drive  130.1 mi

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

  3. Train, bus via Dingwall

    1. Take the train from Wick to Dingwalltrain train Wick - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Council Buildings to Ferry Terminalbus bus 61
    7h 56m
    £68–108

  4. 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 14m
    £76–126

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  • Distance: 157.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Post Office to High School via Bus Terminal, Caithness General Hospital, Dingwall, and Council Buildings in around 6h 14m.

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