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

The cheapest way to get from John o' Groats to Perth is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from John o' Groats to Perth is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £55 - £85.

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

No, there is no direct bus from John o' Groats to Perth station. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Terminal and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

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

The distance between John o' Groats and Perth is 236 miles. The road distance is 229.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from John o' Groats to Perth without a car is to bus which takes 7h 4m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from John o' Groats to Perth, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from John o' Groats to Perth?

The best way to get from John o' Groats to Perth is to bus which takes 7h 4m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £85 and takes 9h 10m.

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

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

Can I drive from John o' Groats to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between John o' Groats to Perth is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from John o' Groats to Perth.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 518+ hotels available in Perth.

John o' Groats to Perth - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry

There are 6 ways to get from John o' Groats to Perth by bus, train, car, ferry, or plane

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus StationUk093 / ...
7h 4m
£36–58
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wick to InvernessWick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to PerthInverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
9h 10m
£24–81
Drive 227.8 mi
1. Drive from John o' Groats to Perth227.8 mi
4h 38m
£57–83
Ferry, fly, bus
1. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)KOI - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
7h 58m
Bus via Co-Op
1. Take the bus from Co-Op to Union StreetE6
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Leonard StreetE9
7h 25m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to PerthInverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
7h 40m
£43–121

John o' Groats to Perth by bus

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7h 4mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 234.2 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Post Office to Bus Station via Bus Terminal and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Perth via Bus Terminal, Wick, and Inverness in around 9h 10m.

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