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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Wick (WIC)plane plane ABZ - WIC
    4h 1m
    £35–267

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus Ember
    9h 8m
    £44–76

  3. 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 16m
    £135–222

  4. Drive  276.5 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to John O' Groatscar car 276.5 mi
    5h 41m
    £70–100

  5. 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 Caithness General Hospitalbus bus
    10h 3m
    £62–131

  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 29m
    £115–224

Scotland to John O' Groats by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 115.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

AIS Airlines flies from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Wick (WIC) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Post Office via Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, Caithness General Hospital, and Town Hall in around 9h 8m.

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