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

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There are 7 ways to get from Scotland to John O' Groats by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane plane ABZ - WIC
    2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Post Officebus bus
    4h 44m
    £329–861

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus bus X99
    9h 17m
    £36–64

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus bus
    9h 53m
    £77–165

  4. Drive 276.5 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to John O' Groatscar car 276.5 mi
    5h 42m
    £68–98

  5. Bus via Wick Co-op

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus bus Ember
    9h 18m
    £46–80

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    10h 4m
    £157–286

  7. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    11h 17m
    £140–287

Scotland to John O' Groats by bus

Calendar36Weekly Buses
Duration9h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Post Office via Bus Station Stance 3 and Bus Terminal in around 9h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Post Office via Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 10h 4m.

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