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

From Glasgow to John O' Groats by bus and train

To get from Glasgow 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 42 min.

522min
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
    160 m • 2 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 to John O' Groats by and bus

To get from Glasgow to John O' Groats in Highland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines: take the M10 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 56 min.

596min
Walk to
Bus - X99X99
Bus - 8080
Walk to John O' Groats
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903767
    710 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Wait for
    M10
    Inverness
  • 3
    Travel to
    Travel to
    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 to John O' Groats

The distance between Glasgow, Highland and John O' Groats, Highland is approximately 502.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 522 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow 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

Glasgow is located at Cochrane Street, Highland and the nearest public transport station is Martha Street, Glasgow.

Train stations close to Glasgow:

  • Glasgow Queen Street
  • Glasgow Central
  • Argyle Street

Bus stations close to Glasgow:

  • Martha Street, Glasgow
  • John Street, Glasgow
  • Queen St, 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 Jog Knitwear, John O Groats.

Bus stations close to John O' Groats:

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

Related Routes

From Glasgow to John O' Groats by and bus

To get from Glasgow to John O' Groats in Highland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines: take the M10 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 56 min.

596min
Walk to
Bus - X99X99
Bus - 8080
Walk to John O' Groats
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903767
    710 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Wait for
    M10
    Inverness
  • 3
    Travel to
    Travel to
    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 to John O' Groats?

    The fastest way takes 522 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X99, Bus line 80.

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

    The alternative route takes 596 minutes, using Bus line M10, Bus line X99, Bus line 80.

  • Is there a direct train between Glasgow 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 42 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Glasgow in Glasgow and John O' Groats in Highland by train and bus is about 8 hr 42 min.

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

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

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

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