How to get from Glasgow Central Station to John O' Groats by bus and train?

From Glasgow Central Station to John O' Groats by bus and train

To get from Glasgow Central Station to John O' Groats in Highland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street 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 47 min.

527min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X99X99
Bus - 8080
Walk to John O' Groats
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    530 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    198 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Scrabster
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ross Cottage, Castletown
    ID 6700600185
    202 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rose Cottage, Castletown
    ID 6700140
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    John O Groats
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jog Knitwear, John O Groats
    ID 6700714228
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to John O' Groats
    Walk to
    John O' Groats
    Duncansby Road
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Glasgow Central Station to John O' Groats by bus

To get from Glasgow Central Station to John O' Groats in Highland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the M10 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Bus Station Stance 3, 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 9 hr 58 min.

598min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M10M10
Bus - X99X99
Bus - 8080
Walk to John O' Groats
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903767
    900 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - M10M10
    Wait for bus
    M10
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    218 min
  • 4
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Scrabster
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ross Cottage, Castletown
    ID 6700600185
    202 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rose Cottage, Castletown
    ID 6700140
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    John O Groats
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jog Knitwear, John O Groats
    ID 6700714228
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to John O' Groats
    Walk to
    John O' Groats
    Duncansby Road
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow Central Station to John O' Groats

The distance between Glasgow Central Station, Highland and John O' Groats, Highland is approximately 503.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 527 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow Central Station 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 Glasgow Central Station

Glasgow Central Station is located at Hope Street, Highland and the nearest public transport station is Bothwell Street, Glasgow.

Train stations close to Glasgow Central Station:

  • Glasgow Central
  • Argyle Street

Bus stations close to Glasgow Central Station:

  • Bothwell Street, Glasgow
  • Waterloo Street, Glasgow
  • Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow

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
  • Car Park, John O Groats
  • Jog Knitwear, John O Groats

Related Routes

From Glasgow Central Station to John O' Groats by bus

To get from Glasgow Central Station to John O' Groats in Highland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the M10 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Bus Station Stance 3, 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 9 hr 58 min.

598min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M10M10
Bus - X99X99
Bus - 8080
Walk to John O' Groats
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903767
    900 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - M10M10
    Wait for bus
    M10
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    218 min
  • 4
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Scrabster
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ross Cottage, Castletown
    ID 6700600185
    202 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rose Cottage, Castletown
    ID 6700140
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    John O Groats
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jog Knitwear, John O Groats
    ID 6700714228
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to John O' Groats
    Walk to
    John O' Groats
    Duncansby Road
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow Central Station to John O' Groats?

    The fastest way takes 527 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X99, Bus line 80.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glasgow Central Station to John O' Groats?

    The alternative route takes 598 minutes, using Bus line M10, Bus line X99, Bus line 80.

  • Is there a direct train between Glasgow Central Station and John O' Groats?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 47 min.

  • Which train line goes from Glasgow Central Station to John O' Groats?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Glasgow Central Station in Glasgow 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 Glasgow Central Station to John O' Groats by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Glasgow Central Station in Glasgow and John O' Groats in Highland by train and bus is about 8 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Glasgow Central Station to get to John O' Groats?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Glasgow Central Station in Glasgow.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Glasgow Central Station and John O' Groats?

    Get off the train at the Inverness stop, which is closest to John O' Groats in Highland.

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