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How to get fromBoston to John O' Groatsby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to John O' Groats by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Kirkwall, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BOS - KOI
    2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to JOG Knitwearbus bus
    19h 6m
    £366–1,314

  2. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BOS - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus bus
    19h 19m
    £273–602

  3. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane BOS - INV
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus bus
    15h 45m
    £334–661

  4. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BOS - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus bus
    16h 46m
    £284–744

  5. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BOS - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus bus
    18h 14m
    £290–1,013

  6. Fly to Newcastle, train, bus

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BOS - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus bus
    20h 22m
    £348–610

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration15h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£343Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Boston to John O' Groats.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,113.4 mi
  • Duration: 19h 6m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and John O' Groats, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Boston to John O' Groats. However, you can fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Kirkwall Hotel, take the bus to Travel Centre, walk to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Terminal Building, take the bus to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland, then take the bus to JOG Knitwear. Alternatively, you can fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport, take the train to Inverness, walk to Bus Station Stance 3, take the bus to Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Post Office.

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