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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus bus X99
    7h 45m
    £37–89

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus bus X99
    7h 47m
    £21–44

  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 17m
    £100–217

  4. Drive  228.3 mi

    1. Drive from Perth to John O' Groatscar car 228.3 mi
    4h 48m
    £57–82

  5. Bus via Royal Bank of Scotland

    1. Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to JOG Knitwearbus bus 280 / ...
    8h 41m
    £29–40

Perth to John O' Groats by train and bus

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Perth to John O' Groats.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 237.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Post Office via Bus Station Stance 3 and Bus Terminal in around 7h 47m.

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