What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to John O' Groats?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to John O' Groats is to bus via Shandwick Place which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to John O' Groats is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Waverley Station and John O' Groats?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Waverley Station station to John O' Groats. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Inverness Union Street and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Waverley Station to John O' Groats. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Wick via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Waverley Station to John O' Groats?

The distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station and John O' Groats is 314 miles. The road distance is 273.4 miles.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Waverley Station to John O' Groats bus from?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to John O' Groats bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Waverley Station to John O' Groats train from?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to John O' Groats train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Waverley Station to John O' Groats?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to John O' Groats is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £290 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Edinburgh Waverley Station to John O' Groats bus arrive?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to John O' Groats bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Edinburgh Waverley Station to John O' Groats train arrive?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to John O' Groats train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to John O' Groats?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station to John O' Groats is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to John O' Groats.

Where can I stay near John O' Groats?

There are 214+ hotels available in John O' Groats.

Edinburgh Waverley Station to John O' Groats

Q: How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to John O' Groats?

It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to John O' Groats, including transfers.

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to John O' Groats by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus Ember
9h 6m
£73–168
Bus via Shandwick Place
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus X99
9h 53m
£35–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus Ember
9h 40m
£44–77
Drive 271.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to John O' Groatscar 271.8 mi
5h 37m
£66–95
Fly from Edinburgh Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry
6h 57m
£206–448
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain Inverness - Wick
10h 30m
£136–290
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
3. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry
7h 59m
£215–466

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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Distance: 312.3 mi
Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley Station, Scotland and John O' Groats, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Post Office via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, Wick Co-op, and Bus Terminal in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Post Office via Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 10h 30m.

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