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

From Edinburgh to John O' Groats by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to John O' Groats in Highland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X99 bus and finally take the 914 bus from Road End, Ackergill station to Post Office, John O Groats station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 26 min.

566min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X99X99
Bus - 914914
Leaves from Edinburgh
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    208 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Scrabster
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Road End, Ackergill
    ID 6700714181
    179 min
  • 7
    Bus - 914914
    Wait for bus
    914
    Gills
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Post Office, John O Groats
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office, John O Groats
    ID 6700313
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to John O' Groats by bus

To get from Edinburgh to John O' Groats in Highland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 094 bus from Bus Station, Edinburgh station to Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X99 bus and finally take the 914 bus from Road End, Ackergill station to Post Office, John O Groats station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 58 min.

538min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 094094
Bus - X99X99
Bus - 914914
Leaves from Bus Station, Edinburgh
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Edinburgh
    ID 6200600790
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 094094
    Wait for bus
    094
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    245 min
  • 4
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Scrabster
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Road End, Ackergill
    ID 6700714181
    179 min
  • 6
    Bus - 914914
    Wait for bus
    914
    Gills
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Post Office, John O Groats
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office, John O Groats
    ID 6700313
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to John O' Groats
The distance between Edinburgh, Highland and John O' Groats, Highland is approximately 300.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 566 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Highland and the nearest public transport station is Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh.

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
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
  • Hilltop House, John O Groats
  • Jog Knitwear, John O Groats
Related Routes

From Edinburgh to John O' Groats by bus

To get from Edinburgh to John O' Groats in Highland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 094 bus from Bus Station, Edinburgh station to Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X99 bus and finally take the 914 bus from Road End, Ackergill station to Post Office, John O Groats station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 58 min.

538min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 094094
Bus - X99X99
Bus - 914914
Leaves from Bus Station, Edinburgh
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Edinburgh
    ID 6200600790
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 094094
    Wait for bus
    094
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    245 min
  • 4
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Scrabster
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Road End, Ackergill
    ID 6700714181
    179 min
  • 6
    Bus - 914914
    Wait for bus
    914
    Gills
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Post Office, John O Groats
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office, John O Groats
    ID 6700313
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to John O' Groats?

    The fastest way takes 566 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X99, Bus line 914.

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

    The alternative route takes 538 minutes, using Bus line 094, Bus line X99, Bus line 914.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and John O' Groats?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 9 hr 26 min.

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

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Inverness station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to John O' Groats by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and John O' Groats in Highland by train and bus is about 9 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Inverness station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh 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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