What is the cheapest way to get from John O' Groats to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from John O' Groats to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 8h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from John O' Groats to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from John O' Groats to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between John O' Groats and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from John O' Groats to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Aberdeen Union Street via Wick Co-op and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

Is there a direct train between John O' Groats and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from John O' Groats to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Wick and arriving at Aberdeen via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from John O' Groats to Aberdeen?

The distance between John O' Groats and Aberdeen is 230 miles. The road distance is 220 miles.

How do I travel from John O' Groats to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from John O' Groats to Aberdeen without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 43m and costs £30 - £95.

How long does it take to get from John O' Groats to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from John O' Groats to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the John O' Groats to Aberdeen bus from?

John O' Groats to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Wick Co-op station.

Where do I catch the John O' Groats to Aberdeen train from?

John O' Groats to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Wick station.

Train or bus from John O' Groats to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from John O' Groats to Aberdeen is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the John O' Groats to Aberdeen bus arrive?

John O' Groats to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the John O' Groats to Aberdeen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from John O' Groats to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between John O' Groats to Aberdeen is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from John O' Groats to Aberdeen.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 672+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

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There are 5 ways to get from John O' Groats to Aberdeen by bus, train, car, ferry, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
7h 43m
£34–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wick Co-op to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
8h 27m
£26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
9h 13m
£107–232
Drive 218.7 mi
1. Drive from John O' Groats to Aberdeencar 218.7 mi
4h 47m
£54–77
Bus, ferry, fly
1. Take the bus from JOG Knitwear to Sir George's Street Churchbus
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
3. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane KOI - ABZ
8h 28m
£135–354

John O' Groats to Aberdeen by bus and train

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Distance: 228.3 mi
Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between John O' Groats, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Post Office to Aberdeen via Bus Terminal, Wick, and Inverness in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Aberdeen Union Street via Bus Terminal, Wick Co-op, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 27m.

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