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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dumfries to John O'groats

Composite routes from Dumfries to John O'groats

Cheapest
6 h 38 min
Car
562 km.
from $30
Other
11 h 52 min
396 km.
from $126.36
12 h 38 min
Train, Bus
396 km.
from $256.47
9 h 58 min
Train, Plane, Ferry
396 km.
from $549.20
13 h 5 min
398 km.
from $236.43
13 h 19 min
398 km.
from $5.43
14 h 11 min
396 km.
from $388.83

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$75.95

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Email:
westscotland.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Park's of Hamilton

Phone:
01698 653164
Email:
enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
Website:
parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$46.83

Houstons Minicoaches

Phone:
+44 1576 203874
Email:
info@houstoncoaches.co.uk
Website:
houstonscoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Buccleuch Street to Lothian
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$164.55

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$189.87

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$151.89
Train from Dumfries to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$31.64–$69.62
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$151.89
Train from Inverness to Wick
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$31.64

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Lockerbie to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$25.32–$62.02
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$75.95

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$886.04

Other operators

Pentland Ferries

Phone:
+44 (0)800 688 8998
Email:
sales@pentlandferries.co.uk
Website:
pentlandferries.co.uk/
Other from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.21

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dumfries to John O'Groats?

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to John O'Groats is to bus which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 11h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to John O'Groats is to drive which takes 6h 40m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and John O'Groats?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to John O'Groats. However, there are services departing from Buccleuch Street and arriving at Car Park via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3 and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.

How far is it from Dumfries to John O'Groats?

The distance between Dumfries and John O'Groats is 607 km. The road distance is 549.7 km.

How do I travel from Dumfries to John O'Groats without a car?

The best way to get from Dumfries to John O'Groats without a car is to bus which takes 11h 52m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Dumfries to John O'Groats?

It takes approximately 11h 52m to get from Dumfries to John O'Groats, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to John O'Groats bus from?

Dumfries to John O'Groats bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buccleuch Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Dumfries to John O'Groats?

The best way to get from Dumfries to John O'Groats is to bus which takes 11h 52m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can train via Glasgow, which costs $141.30 - $326.09 and takes 13h 5m. There are no good options to train between Dumfries to John O'Groats.

Where does the Dumfries to John O'Groats bus arrive?

Dumfries to John O'Groats bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to John O'Groats?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to John O'Groats is 550 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Dumfries to John O'Groats.

Where can I stay near John O'Groats?

There are 145+ hotels available in John O'Groats. Prices start at $63.38 per night.
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