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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to John o' Groats is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 47m.

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

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to John o' Groats. However, there are services departing from Leonard Street and arriving at Post Office via Bus Station Stance 3 and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

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

The distance between Perth and John o' Groats is 236 miles. The road distance is 229.6 miles.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Perth to John o' Groats, including transfers.

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

Perth to John o' Groats bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Leonard Street station.

Train or bus from Perth to John o' Groats?

The best way to get from Perth to John o' Groats is to bus via Inverness which takes 7h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £120 and takes 9h 10m.

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

Perth to John o' Groats bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Can I drive from Perth to John o' Groats?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to John o' Groats is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Perth to John o' Groats.

Where can I stay near John o' Groats?

There are 170+ hotels available in John o' Groats.

Perth to John o' Groats - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Perth to John o' Groats by bus, 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 via Inverness
best
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Union StreetE9
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus TerminalX99
7h 35m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Perth to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to WickInverness - Wick
9h 10m
£34–114
Drive 228.3 mi
1. Drive from Perth to John o' Groats228.3 mi
4h 38m
£57–82
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Perth to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus TerminalX99
7h 45m
£41–119
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3Uk093 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus TerminalX99
7h 47m
£35–66

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Perth to John o' Groats.

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Distance: 234.8 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Leonard Street to Post Office via Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Bus Terminal in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Post Office via Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 9h 10m.

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