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

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There are 6 ways to get from Perth to John O' Groats by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus Ember
    7h 49m
    £38–90

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus Ember
    8h 6m
    £24–34

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    9h 15m
    £91–183

  4. Drive  228.3 mi

    1. Drive from Perth to John O' Groatscar car 228.3 mi
    4h 48m
    £58–83

  5. Bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    3. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 54m
    £199–452

  6. Bus via Sir Georges Street Church

    1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sir Georges Street Church to JOG Knitwearbus bus 280 / ...
    9h 16m

Perth to John O' Groats by train and bus

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Post Office via Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perth station to Post Office via Inverness Union Street, Caithness General Hospital, and Bus Terminal in around 8h 6m.

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