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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    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
    8h 57m
    £36–63

  2. Bus via Royal Bank of Scotland

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn 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 / ...
    9h 43m
    £33–45

  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 Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus bus X99
    9h 54m
    £54–118

  4. Drive  276.5 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to John O' Groatscar car 276.5 mi
    5h 41m
    £69–99

  5. 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
    £137–225

  6. 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 19m
    £117–226

Scotland to John O' Groats by bus

Calendar66Weekly Buses
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

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 8h 57m. 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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