PHYSICALLY CHALLENGING! I would NOT recommend Lands End to John O'Groats by bus and coach!

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I told myself it was a journey of just six buses and coaches. How difficult would it really be to travel from Land End to John O'Groats? One connection was just 17 minutes, another was an overnight stay, but the hours on board really took it's toll on me. [[There seems to be a glitch while in Penzance. A caption and music are out of sync by 5 minutes. No idea what happened there. Hopefully you didn't even notice! ]] ** Secure your privacy with Surfshark! Enter coupon code PLANESTRAINS for an extra 4 months at surfshark.deals/PLANESTRAINS **
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*** TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:11 Lands End to Penzance
00:03:12 Penzance
00:12:10 Penzance to Birmingham
00:14:55 Birmingham
00:17:27 Birmingham to Glasgow
00:19:39 Glasgow
00:21:12 Glasgow to Inverness
00:22:56 Inverness
00:23:32 Inverness to Thurso
00:25:44 Thurso
00:30:51 Thurso to John O'Groats
00:31:33 John O'Groats
00:32:33 Conclusion

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@steve-marsh 5 дней назад

Your videos always motivate me to get on the road again. This was EPIC! And then I remember it's easier to watch a RU-vid video than it is to make one! The 5 hours in Birmingham after the overnighter was where I felt your pain the most. Nothing against Birmingham, it's the hanging about when you're exhausted that is the real killer. Well done mate! And to everyone else, be sure to click the thumbs up, the man deserves it :)

@PlanesTrainsEverything 5 дней назад

These videos may also help persuade rational thinking people never to try these journeys. 😁

@user-xh3lz9xt4l 5 дней назад

I think I'd have at least one hip flask with me filled with either Whisky or Rum and a flask of coffee.

@xix94 5 дней назад

Hanging around is the worst i use to never do it and walk it instead

@alangordon3283 5 дней назад

@@xix94of course you do.

@paulc1983 5 дней назад

You should do it like the tour of Scotland, Steve go south, you go north see who wins.

@TheCloudhopper 4 дня назад

My memory of Thurso is that of an extremely friendly and helpful petrol station attendant. We were on a drive through Scotland and he asked us where we are going, and we told him "John O'Groats" and he said "You know that is NOT the most norherly point of the mainland, right?" And so we learned about Dunnet Head.

@Nooticus 3 дня назад

Haha funny story

@dennismatthews6660 5 дней назад

Thank you for taking me along for the ride!

@bradyspage 5 дней назад

I always wondered why I get so cold when I am very sleep deprived during travel! Thanks for the biology lesson Scott!

@etherealbolweevil6268 4 дня назад

Add a touch of dehydration.

@stanislavkostarnov2157 4 дня назад

don't forget the circadian low thing....

@gftyhify 5 дней назад

Tebay is my favourite service station to stop at whenever I have a long journey that goes through the Lake District

@ScratchySlide 3 дня назад

Gloucester services on the M5 is a good one too.

@MJ-wd7oh 2 дня назад

@@ScratchySlide Same owners

@garethaskew-hargreaves6549 5 дней назад

This brings back memories. 10 years ago this summer a friend and I hitchhiked from John o’groats to Land’s End. It took us a week, and a lot of standing on slip roads, thumbs out and feeling sorry for ourselves

@bhojanrasikananda7794 5 дней назад

Learnt today that Scott is actually Scott Manson.

@iainmacleod4007 День назад

Manson and Gunn are two of the clan names that are synonymous with the Caithness area.

@chazbarr 5 дней назад

When you realise that Lands End is physically closer to the coast of Spain than John O’Groats then it makes sense 😂

@jimmyandersen742 4 дня назад

I cant understand why you dont have at least 100.000 subs..Your videos are really good and yes I love my coffee too! Keep up the good work!! From Vejle, Denmark!

@stevenqueen9389 5 дней назад

I travelled from Glasgow to London on National Express 4 weeks ago, and travelled on seat 2A, it was superb, thanks for the tip

@rogertemple7193 5 дней назад

Despite the coach bus ride i really enjoyed the beautiful scenery and countryside that you visited it is very beautiful there Thank You.🇬🇧👋

@gobuddygo1 5 дней назад

From one mature gent to another, well done! I admire your stamina and sense of adventure!

@philpedlow 3 дня назад

Lands End to John O'Groats... On a bus! I thought I had misread that 😀 you absolute mentalist Scott, you deserve a medal 😂 I love your motivation - because it's crazy. Hats off to that man 👌

@DaveyPalmer1 5 дней назад

That was some journey Scott and the Glasgow to John O'Groats legs were the most scenic (no bias there!). Great stuff 👍

@sandiandgregh 5 дней назад

That is a long haul journey. Kudos to you for tackling it so that we don’t have to. Thumbs up from Greg on your beer selection and portion size.

@mariopoliti3072 5 дней назад

That was amazing Scott, I cant believe you actually made that journey, jeezo, it was fascinating to watch, well done 👏🏻👏🏻

@bryanholl 5 дней назад

Another marathon bus journey, Scott! Inspired by your London-to-Sofia trip video with Union Ivkoni, I've booked myself to do the same trip home (to northern Greece, via Sofia) in August after a visit to family in the UK. Now in my sixties, it'll be interesting to see how I hold up! I did the London-Thessaloniki and vice-versa trip by what was then known as Magic Bus and later became Eurolines, 62 hours each way seven times, when I was in my twenties, so I have set myself the challenge some forty years on. Just so you know, you and your brilliant channel are an inspiration...!!! 😊

@smogontheline 3 дня назад

Now that was a challenge, both in getting from Lands End to John O'Groats, but to go home part way and still get back on it the next morning. Congratulations Scott!! Andy.

@karrelaw 2 дня назад

Oh, Penzance! Thanks for taking me back there!

@sonkeschluter3654 5 дней назад

Reserved seat 2a on my bus trip London to Southampton and back last fall after watching one of your videos. Thanks you for that recommendation.

@ElToro2000UK День назад

You didn't see Sir Ian 'Beefy' Botham during your trip? What a great man he is, raising £millions for charity over the years on his walks over the years, it's commendable! 🎖️ 👏

@Titus_Phook 5 дней назад

That is the best fish i've ever seen, looked delicious

@iainmacleod4007 4 дня назад

I lived in Caithness from 1992 until 2006. Eventually the lack of trees and the poor weather soured my experience and I moved to Dingwall near Inverness. Was back in Thurso last year and I was shocked at how run down the area had become, as Dounreay runs down and with Norfrost gone along with Caithness glass there is little left to keep the young in the North of Scotland. It’s very sad.

@1gerard47 3 дня назад

Or a glaswegion in Glasgow, left 33 years ago.

@barrybark3995 2 дня назад

my late sister lived outside thurso and found it so Very depressing [no job etc ]

@grahamherbert3612 День назад

I did a 15hr Reading to Hull by National Express. Not just the discomfort or time, but the stinking unsanitary travelling companions. I trained back, and vowed to never get on another coach in my life. A promise I've stuck to for fifteen years.

@smoothmicra 5 дней назад

This one had misery guaranteed!😁 I think I would rather walk than make that journey by bus, well done fella for taking it on.

@hazels27 5 дней назад

That was a marathon and a half journey! Thanks for taking us along. Hope you got to Wick and your hotel, and had a good night’s sleep!

@peterskegness3204 5 дней назад

Haha, brings back memories of doing same trip which involved the epic National Express 336 service which used to run between Edinburgh and Penzance 😂

@john07973 3 дня назад

The Admiral Benbow Fish and Chips looked fantastic. Good video 👍🏻

@stevenbuckley9072 5 дней назад

fair play mate even with the stops some great stamina and dedication, an amazing trip, keep up the good work

@dnsmcbr104 5 дней назад

I write this comment right now from the Lands End Hostel waiting to begin my very own bus LEJOG, but with *only* public buses, no coaches* (excepting the scottish intercity "buses")

@dnsmcbr104 5 дней назад

I am however *not* overnighting and staying cushy in hotels for each night - should be doable in the 5 days, only one *tight* connection.

@paulphillips4267 2 дня назад

I did this in2018, starting the day after I retired so was able to use my FreedomPass (but not in Scotland). Also I started at JoG. Took me 2 1/2 weeks ( had week-ends off)

@dnsmcbr104 2 дня назад

@@paulphillips4267we’re currently in Ambleside, hoping for Elgin tonight and JOG tomorrow!

@colin.d 3 дня назад

That must have involved quite a lot of planning (and crossed fingers!!)

@ukdavepianoman 5 дней назад

This is the kind of Scott video I love...a challenge, showing us "unusual" spots rather than the obvious, Scott looking for coffees. That seat 2A info is good to know...unless you have a chatty coach-driver.

@PlanesTrainsEverything 4 дня назад

I'm off on another coach adventure this Friday. Unfortunately seat 2A has been nabbed already, so I'll be down the back with everyone else.

@user-eg8pv2om7j 5 дней назад

Amazing. Exhausting. Thankyou

@mikerhodes8778 3 дня назад

Really enjoyed that, more than you did probably lol. The only thing I would add is the cost, I know it would date the video somewhat but would be interesting to know the price of each leg of the journey and the overall cost. In future years it would be good for comparison too. Thanks for taking us along with you 😊

@charlesbrenan6269 5 дней назад

Tebay is the BEST motorway service station. The few times I've driven up to Glasgow, I make a point of stopping there. What a great vlog and thanks so much - this was a killer journey! 👏👏👏

@ruxiist 3 дня назад

Slightly tempted to give this a go. Thanks for another wonderful video Scott!!

@user-kx5os8td6t 4 дня назад

Thanks Scott! Really enjoyed the trip with you - 3 from New Zealand

@internetoldie День назад

Another great video, where I end up thankful to be on the sofa with a nice brew and biscuit!

@christopherfox735 5 дней назад

Scott, you excelled yourself on this adventure.

@Raymond-jq2nj 5 дней назад

That looked challenging indeed. Interesting. Great video. Thank you Scott

@phronsiekeys 5 дней назад

I wouldn't want to do this journey in quite this way, but I must say I admire from afar your excellent long-distance coach services!

@alexjohnson1612 2 дня назад

I remember john Noaks walking it with Shep the sheep dog on Blue Peter 1970s

@Duchess_of_Cadishead 4 дня назад

A couple of years ago a couple walked from John’o’Groats to Lands End. Now they have just started a bike ride from Lands End to John’o’Groats. They will be wild camping as they did last time too.

@charlesrobinson7249 День назад

Great to watch thank you

@lincolncityful1 2 дня назад

Great watch thanks Lee 😎

@nickyb1967 5 дней назад

Lovely wee Mondaine watch, Scott

@ManxAndy 4 дня назад

Evening Scott…that was as ever, taking one for the Vlog…..great footage, and great subtitles for the scenic bits…Thankyou for doing these interesting endurance trips, regards Andy.👍🇮🇲👌

@Stevenkjy 3 дня назад

Oh you old pedant!! Just love the way you checked that the mileages agreed!! 874!!! Love it!!

@nota8386 5 дней назад

Nice idea for a video...looking forward to your journey.

@alejandrayalanbowman367 5 дней назад

Hi Scott from Spain. Whether buses/trains, etc, link up depends on the attitude of the person writing the timetable. When I wrote the timetable for the Dengie Village Link, all of our services linked up with each other and with the National buses plus the trains.

@Blackadder75 4 дня назад

good grief, I could never do that, I think 2 hours in a coach is the max that I can tolerate.

@Albatross-365 5 дней назад

My aunt and uncle just finished cycling it. A few detours on route to visit places and family. They're continuing to Orkney and Shetland. Convinced them to do the Westray to Papa Westray flights

@Nooticus 3 дня назад

Incredibly impressive that you did this for a video! Amazing job

@andrewhall2269 5 дней назад

You deserve the biggest drink in John o Groats. Absolutely amazing video as always.

@thomascook578 3 дня назад

Another great video, I was the member of staff opening gilmour street when I net you a few Fridays ago, was great to meet you

@paulobrien6919 5 дней назад

Thanks Scott You do it so we don't have to

@milesbrown8016 2 дня назад

That was awesome. Well done 👍🏻

@KrisDouglas 2 дня назад

Golspie, Dunrobin, and Brora are the names of three 2 foot gauge locomotives built by Baguley in Burton on Trent in the 1930s for the pleasure railway at Trentham Gardens in Staffordshire. All three survive, one at Dunrobin Castle (on display on the platform), one at the Old Kiln Railway (in working order), and one at Amerton Railway that is currently being restored. 🙂

@stephenmardon6781 3 дня назад

Glad that there are crazy people out there willing to share their adventures. Hard core!

@brewsterkits 4 дня назад

very interesting, apart from waiting for the next bus, the long stops, it shows that its so easy to get around if you dont drive, and the seat with the leg room is great

@barbaram5214 5 дней назад

I really enjoyed it, Scott! Wouldn’t do it myself but I especially enjoyed seeing Penzance and Thurso. Glad you went home instead of a hotel in Glasgow.

@jaihind6515 5 дней назад

Excellent video ... bottom to top. Now plan a journey from left to right....

@adrianmcdonagh57 5 дней назад

Thanks Scott great video 😊

@paulc1983 5 дней назад

Love the video. I spent alot of time in Thurso as a kid, returned at Easter first time in 20 years. Lovely wee town. Thanks for the excellent content.

@robertblechle6365 5 дней назад

Thanks for the work. Followed the east coast of Scotland three weeks ago. Loved the area

@leeavison 5 дней назад

Wow Fantastic . I cannot congratulate you enough for achieving this moment ..Well done . I really enjoyed this one !!

@seancoleman8528 День назад

Love your presenting style

@warwickhowland5816 5 дней назад

I too was in Thurso in 1986. I hitch hiked from Lands End to John O'Groats then kept going onto Orkney. It wasn't quick, I stood at the side of some roads for a very long time.

@trombonetortoise3406 5 дней назад

Scott: Thank you so much for sparing us the residual 52.5 hours which must have been borderline spectacular! 😉 great video!

@Gothic55 3 дня назад

Following in the coach tracks of Timothy Spall in his great film - the last bus. Two major screens were filmed in the visage where I live Douglas, Lanarkshire. Great vlog.

@crazyfroggie6546 5 дней назад

Brilliant film, Scott. Such fantastic scenery once you're out of the towns and cities.

@missjones9737 5 дней назад

Great videos. I really enjoy following your travels!

@anitapresnell6403 4 дня назад

Another awesome travel video thank you. What a fun adventure. Thanks for sharing.

@scotbotvideos 5 дней назад

Once again, thanks for taking one for the team. Rather you than me when it comes to these sort of (mis)adventures.

@davidmcmanus2464 3 дня назад

Crazy Scott at it again

@gumbo7215 4 дня назад

The lighting's nice inside the coach and I suppose the laminate floor is more practical but I prefer the warm and plushness of carpets.

@doodleschucky 5 дней назад

I love following your journeys, that was quite the tiring trip!

@JenniferAdair-lj7ic 4 дня назад

FIRST TIME IVE SEEN YOUR CHANNEL IM FROM ABERDEEN BUT LIVE IN LIVERPOOL SCOTLAND THE BEAUTIFUL PLACE ON EARTH I SEND MY LOVEAND YOUR FAMILY❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

@thomaswilson1312 5 дней назад

Great journey Scott, looks like lots to see but very tiring am sure. Well done.

@kevinmcanulty2593 4 дня назад

an epic trip well done great video as always

@angelgreer2470 2 дня назад

What a brilliant journey. Beautiful Scotland. How lucky you are to live there. Found you from Steve’s channel. Have Liked and Subscribed 😊🇬🇧

@davidknox5929 5 дней назад

Epic Scott.Thx.

@user-xq6me6pd7q День назад

Great video. Many thanks. In the old days when I used to travel around the UK for work I made several long trips including to Sumburgh and the airport to put a sticky label on some equipment and then all the way back to Kent in one day starting at 4am in a car to Heathrow getting back there and across London for the last train home followed by my 3 mile walk to my front door.

@killerqueen9298 5 дней назад

Great journey, Scott. I was in John O' Groats in 1973. Froom Stockport up the east coast, with a week in Kingussie, across the north coast, then down the west with another week stay at Oban then home to Stockport. All the way in mini. Thanks for bringing yet another great video🙃🙂❤

@davidneilhaggart9739 5 дней назад

Fantastic as ever well done enjoyed video

@otisreed8799 5 дней назад

Thanks for enduring this for us sadistic viewers. Reminds me of summer of 94 when I camped with my parents in near both Lands End and John O Groats in the same summer break… the weather up north was torrential and the tent got flooded and we took refuge in a village hall where there was a Cèilidh happening while our broken 2CV was repaired 😅 good times!

@robertmcdougall3166 5 дней назад

Loved the video, we are staying close to John O'Groats just now on holiday and the car journey from Stirling wasn taxing in the extreme - never mind the Lands End section, that was some journey you made. Well done.

@CherylelaineRayment 5 дней назад

Enjoyed this a lot

@russmeans 5 дней назад

Love these videos...thanks again ❤

@JettTyler17 5 дней назад

Epic trip Scott! I'd love to do Penzance to Edinburgh via London with National Express one day as its the longest NX route you can do, I've also found something else which would make a lot of people squirm as far as bus travel goes!

@mickbound9790 2 дня назад

I've experienced what you've experienced with being shivery and very cold. Last year from London to Nottingham it took over 8 hours as we were stuck in traffic bare in mind we did travel from Cardiff to London first. But when we finally got off the coach I couldn't stop shaking with the cold. It punishes you when you travel for so many hours without breaks

@jwoodzman 5 дней назад

Absolutely awesome achievement Scott❤😊

@peterdnreynolds777 5 дней назад

What a brilliant video and epic adventure/journey Scott!! It definitely takes it out of you travelling by coach, but any travel is exhausting these days to be honest. I find the waiting around for the start or at places of connections is the most daunting and anxious as you never know what to expect and not sure to wander off and go and try and see some of the place of whether to hunker down with a drink and just wait. Hope all is well, take care of yourself

@reddeviluk День назад

My word that's an epic trip. Would love to do it, maybe in my own car and over a few days.

@stephenmardon6781 3 дня назад

As a regular traveller on the Citylink service between Inverness and Edinburgh a big shout out to their drivers fly up and down the A9. Haven’t tried the Inverness to Thurso route yet but you have inspired m3.

@nicolaharvey6364 2 дня назад

I hope you guys weren't affected by the huge fire in paisley. All the best.

@baseballfan99 2 дня назад

Great video. Overnight coaches are never the easiest journeys but a great trip from one end to the other. I think back in the day there was a direct coach from the South West to Scotland.

@raf8549 5 дней назад

Another great video Scott.

@Nice-places 4 дня назад

Another great video. I always watch yours to the end. Many thanks 😎☀️

@grapesodatravels 5 дней назад

Haha we enjoyed the random jazz when you were chatting about seat 2a! Nice to see so many places we know along the way. I couldn't do one of these challenges. I'd just want to get off and explore!