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How to get fromManchester to John O' Groatsby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to John O' Groats by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus bus X99
    13h 8m
    £137–268

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus bus X99
    13h 37m
    £58–102

  3. Drive  478.8 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to John O' Groatscar car 478.8 mi
    9h 1m
    £119–172

  4. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus bus
    9h 21m
    £95–229

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    14h 40m
    £200–396

  6. Bus via Royal Bank of Scotland

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to JOG Knitwearbus bus 280 / ...
    15h 48m
    £73–145

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    16h 26m
    £172–292

  8. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus bus
    12h
    £108–298

Manchester to John O' Groats by train and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration14h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 525 mi
  • Duration: 13h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Bus Terminal in around 13h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Post Office via Haymarket, Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 14h 40m.

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