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How to get fromGatwick Airport to John O' Groatsby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to John O' Groats by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LGW - INV
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus bus
    8h 26m
    £51–170

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus bus
    15h 9m
    £229–329

  3. Train, bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus bus
    17h 37m
    £185–312

  4. Drive 676.2 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to John O' Groatscar car 676.2 mi
    13h 17m
    £164–236

  5. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LGW - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus bus
    10h 59m
    £103–273

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LHR - INV
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus bus
    10h 49m
    £95–342

  7. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LTN - INV
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus bus
    10h 38m
    £88–221

  8. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    16h 33m
    £292–451

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Finsbury Parktrain train
    2. Take the train from Finsbury Park to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    19h 30m
    £273–464

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Oxf
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus bus
    21h 38m
    £97–288

Gatwick Airport to John O' Groats by train, bus, and foot

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Duration15h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£229Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 603.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and John O' Groats, Scotland?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Post Office via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 16h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Post Office via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, Wick Co-op, and Bus Terminal in around 21h 38m.

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