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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Inverness

    best
    1. Take the bus from Buchan House to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 61 / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus
    10h 7m
    £38–89

  2. Bus via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchan House to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 61 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Falcon Sqbus bus M96 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus
    11h 4m
    £16–21

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchan House to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 61 / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    11h 33m
    £91–182

  4. Drive  222.5 mi

    1. Drive from Peterhead to John O' Groatscar car 222.5 mi
    4h 58m
    £55–80

  5. Bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buchan House to Adelphibus bus
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    3. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 42m
    £191–399

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchan House to Adelphibus bus 61 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus
    10h 44m
    £26–36

Peterhead to John O' Groats by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration10h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266 mi
  • Duration: 10h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Buchan House to Post Office via Aberdeen Union Street, Inverness Union Street, Caithness General Hospital, and Town Hall in around 10h 44m.

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