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

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There are 5 ways to get from Oban to John O' Groats by bus, train, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus via Wick Co-op

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    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus bus Ember
    8h 36m
    £26–37

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from North Pier Car Park to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus 919
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    10h 38m
    £99–182

  3. Drive 222.2 mi

    1. Drive from Oban to John O' Groatscar car 222.2 mi
    5h
    £54–78

  4. Bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    3. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 59m
    £230–461

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North Pier Car Park to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus 919
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus bus X99
    9h 13m
    £26–44

Oban to John O' Groats by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and John O' Groats, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Corran Halls to Post Office via Inverness Union Street, Wick Co-op, and Bus Terminal in around 8h 36m.

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