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How to get fromIsle of Wight to John O' Groatsby ferry, train, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Ferry, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Horshamtrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LGW - INV
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus bus
    12h 56m
    £103–270

  2. Ferry, bus, bus to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LTN - INV
    5. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus bus
    14h 33m
    £99–240

  3. Ferry, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LHR - INV
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus bus
    13h 5m
    £108–368

  4. Ferry, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane BRS - INV
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus bus
    13h 50m
    £108–251

  5. Ferry, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LHR - ABZ
    4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    5. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus bus
    15h 33m
    £158–532

  6. Ferry, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Horshamtrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LGW - ABZ
    4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    5. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus bus
    15h 24m
    £163–374

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 676.6 mi
  • Duration: 12h 56m

What companies run services between Isle of Wight, England and John O' Groats, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Wight to John O' Groats. However, you can take the line 9 bus to Transport Interchange, walk to Ryde Hoverport, take the ferry to Southsea Hoverport, walk to Hovertravel Stop, take the bus to The Hard Interchange, walk to Portsmouth Harbour, take the train to Horsham, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, 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 Inverness Union Street, take the bus to Wick Co-op, walk to Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Post Office. Alternatively, you can take the line 1 bus to Co-op, walk to Red Jet Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Red Jet Terminal, take the bus to Central Station, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, 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 Inverness Union Street, take the bus to Wick Co-op, walk to Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Post Office.

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