What is the cheapest way to get from John o' Groats to Bath?

The cheapest way to get from John o' Groats to Bath is to bus and fly which costs £85 - £230 and takes 8h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from John o' Groats to Bath?

The fastest way to get from John o' Groats to Bath is to bus and fly which takes 8h 40m and costs £85 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between John o' Groats and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from John o' Groats to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Terminal, Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station and Frenchay Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 38m.

How far is it from John o' Groats to Bath?

The distance between John o' Groats and Bath is 581 miles. The road distance is 645 miles.

How do I travel from John o' Groats to Bath without a car?

The best way to get from John o' Groats to Bath without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 34m and costs £110 - £420.

How long does it take to get from John o' Groats to Bath?

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from John o' Groats to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the John o' Groats to Bath bus from?

John o' Groats to Bath bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Terminal station.

Train or bus from John o' Groats to Bath?

The best way to get from John o' Groats to Bath is to bus which takes 19h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £410 and takes 18h 4m.

Where does the John o' Groats to Bath bus arrive?

John o' Groats to Bath bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Can I drive from John o' Groats to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between John o' Groats to Bath is 645 miles. It takes approximately 11h 36m to drive from John o' Groats to Bath.

Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 2580+ hotels available in Bath.

John o' Groats to Bath - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 11 ways to get from John o' Groats to Bath by bus, plane, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)INV - BRS
8h 40m
£86–223
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meads
16h 34m
£112–413
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to UWE East GateM19
19h 38m
Drive 641.2 mi
1. Drive from John o' Groats to Bath641.2 mi
11h 36m
£160–231
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)INV - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spa
9h 55m
£126–578
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Take the train from Inverness to Inverurie
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ABZ - BRS
11h 17m
£155–292
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)INV - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
4. Take the train from Reading to Bath Spa
11h 13m
£115–321
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spa
10h 30m
£116–424
Bus, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
3. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
12h 15m
Bus, train via Darlington
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Darlington
3. Take the train from Darlington to Bristol Parkway
17h 38m
£279–571
Train
1. Take the train from Wick to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meads
18h 4m
£86–403

John o' Groats to Bath by bus and train

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16h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 578 mi
Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between John o' Groats, Scotland and Bath, England?

You can take a bus from Post Office to Bus Station via Bus Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, UWE East Gate, and Frenchay Campus in around 19h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Bath Spa via Bus Terminal, Wick, Inverness, Edinburgh Waverley, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 18h 4m.

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