How far is it from John o' Groats to Ben Nevis?

The distance between John o' Groats and Ben Nevis is 189 miles.

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

The best way to get from John o' Groats to Ben Nevis without a car is to bus and travel which takes 7h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from John o' Groats to Ben Nevis, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ben Nevis?

There are 634+ hotels available in Ben Nevis.

John o' Groats to Ben Nevis - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from John o' Groats to Ben Nevis by bus, unknown, or train

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

Bus, travel
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Happy Valley South919
3. Walk from Happy Valley South to Ben Nevis
7h 29m
Train, bus, travel
1. Take the train from Wick to Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Happy Valley South919
3. Walk from Happy Valley South to Ben Nevis
8h 59m
Bus, travel via Co-Op
1. Take the bus from Co-Op to Union StreetE6
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Happy Valley South919
3. Walk from Happy Valley South to Ben Nevis
7h 34m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 187.9 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between John o' Groats, Scotland and Ben Nevis, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from John o' Groats to Ben Nevis. However, you can take the bus to Bus Terminal, take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3, take the bus to Happy Valley South, then travel to Ben Nevis. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Ben Nevis via Bus Terminal, Wick, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, and Happy Valley South in around 8h 59m.

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