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

The cheapest way to get from John O' Groats to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from John O' Groats to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs £65 - £100.

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

No, there is no direct bus from John O' Groats to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Caithness General Hospital and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

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

No, there is no direct train from John O' Groats to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Wick and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

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

The distance between John O' Groats and Edinburgh is 314 miles. The road distance is 273.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from John O' Groats to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 47m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from John O' Groats to Edinburgh, including transfers.

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

John O' Groats to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Caithness General Hospital station.

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

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

Train or bus from John O' Groats to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from John O' Groats to Edinburgh is to train which takes 10h 17m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 7m.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from John O' Groats to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between John O' Groats to Edinburgh is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from John O' Groats to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2798+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

John O' Groats to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from John O' Groats to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, ferry, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
8h 47m
£52–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
9h 7m
£36–77
Train
1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
10h 17m
£106–226
Drive 271.9 mi
1. Drive from John O' Groats to Edinburghcar 271.9 mi
5h 33m
£68–99
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
7h 20m
£201–451
Bus via Queensferry Street
1. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90 / ...
9h 16m
£36–77
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 24m
£251–520
Fly Wick to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Wick (WIC) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane WIC - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 26m
£64–336

Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 312 mi
Duration: 8h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Post Office to Edinburgh Waverley via Bus Terminal, Wick, and Inverness in around 10h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Terminal, Caithness General Hospital, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 9h 7m.

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