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How to get from Aberdeen to John O' Groats by bus and train?
From Aberdeen to John O' Groats by bus and train
To get from Aberdeen to John O' Groats in Highland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X99 bus and finally take the 913 bus from Sands Road End, Reiss station to Post Office, John O Groats station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 58 min.
478min
X99913Leaves from Aberdeen
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationAberdeen - 2SCOTRAILWait for trainSCOTRAILInverness
- 3
Ride to train stationInverness132 min - 4
Walk to bus stationBus Station Stance 3, InvernessID 670085865E300 yd • 4 min - 5X99Wait for busX99Thurso
- 6Ride to bus stationSands Road End, ReissID 6700289181 min
- 7913Wait for bus913John O Groats
- 8Ride to bus stationPost Office, John O GroatsID 670031327 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route from Aberdeen to John O' Groats by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, X99 and 80
To get from Aberdeen to John O' Groats in Highland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X99 bus and finally take the 80 bus from Rose Cottage, Castletown station to Jog Knitwear, John O Groats station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 24 min.
504min
X9980Leaves from Aberdeen
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationAberdeen
- 2SCOTRAILWait for trainSCOTRAILInverness
- 3Ride to train stationInverness132 min
- 4Walk to bus stationBus Station Stance 3, InvernessID 670085865E300 yd • 4 min
- 5X99Wait for busX99Thurso
- 6Ride to bus stationRoss Cottage, CastletownID 6700600185202 min
- 7Walk to bus stationRose Cottage, CastletownID 670014010 yd • 1 min
- 880Wait for bus80John O Groats
- 9Ride to bus stationJog Knitwear, John O GroatsID 670071422847 min
- 10Walk toJohn O' GroatsDuncansby Road180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transport directions from Aberdeen to John O' Groats
The distance between Aberdeen, Highland and John O' Groats, Highland is approximately 220.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 478 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberdeen to John O' Groats by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Highland – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Aberdeen
Aberdeen is located at Aberdeen, Highland and the nearest public transport station is Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen.
Train stations close to Aberdeen:
- Aberdeen
Bus stations close to Aberdeen:
- Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
- Guild Street, Aberdeen
- Bridge Street, Aberdeen
Public transport stations close to John O' Groats, Highland
John O' Groats is located at Duncansby Road, Highland and the nearest public transport station is Post Office, John O Groats.
Bus stations close to John O' Groats:
- Post Office, John O Groats
- Jog Knitwear, John O Groats
- Car Park, John O Groats
Related Routes
- Dundee to John O' Groats
- Edinburgh to John O' Groats
- Glasgow to John O' Groats
- Lerwick to John O' Groats
- Thurso to John O' Groats
- Glasgow Central Station to John O' Groats
- Stornoway Street to John O' Groats
- Thurso Street to John O' Groats
- Aberdeen to Aberchirder
- Aberdeen to Aberfoyle
- Aberdeen to Aberlour
- Aberdeen to Aboyne
- Aberdeen to Aviemore
- Aberdeen to Avonbridge
- Aberdeen to Ayton
- Aberdeen to Balintore
- Aberdeen to Ballater
- Aberdeen to Burghead
- Aberdeen to Crimond
- Aberdeen to Cuminestown
Alternative route from Aberdeen to John O' Groats by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, X99 and 80
To get from Aberdeen to John O' Groats in Highland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X99 bus and finally take the 80 bus from Rose Cottage, Castletown station to Jog Knitwear, John O Groats station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 24 min.
504min
X9980Leaves from Aberdeen
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationAberdeen
- 2SCOTRAILWait for trainSCOTRAILInverness
- 3Ride to train stationInverness132 min
- 4Walk to bus stationBus Station Stance 3, InvernessID 670085865E300 yd • 4 min
- 5X99Wait for busX99Thurso
- 6Ride to bus stationRoss Cottage, CastletownID 6700600185202 min
- 7Walk to bus stationRose Cottage, CastletownID 670014010 yd • 1 min
- 880Wait for bus80John O Groats
- 9Ride to bus stationJog Knitwear, John O GroatsID 670071422847 min
- 10Walk toJohn O' GroatsDuncansby Road180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to John O' Groats?
The fastest way takes 478 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X99, Bus line 913.
What is the alternative route to get from Aberdeen to John O' Groats?
The alternative route takes 504 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X99, Bus line 80.
Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and John O' Groats?
No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 58 min.
Which train line goes from Aberdeen to John O' Groats?
The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Inverness station near Aberdeen in Scotland to Inverness station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Inverness station near John O' Groats in Highland.
How long does it take to travel from Aberdeen to John O' Groats by train and bus?
The total travel time between Aberdeen in Scotland and John O' Groats in Highland by train and bus is about 7 hr 58 min.
Where do I get on the train near Aberdeen to get to John O' Groats?
Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Inverness station near Aberdeen in Scotland.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Aberdeen and John O' Groats?
Get off the train at the Inverness stop, which is closest to John O' Groats in Highland.
