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 via Wick Co-op which costs £29 - £45 and takes 9h 33m.

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 Bus Terminal and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

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 20m.

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

The distance between John O' Groats and Edinburgh is 283 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 which takes 8h 40m and costs £28 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m 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 Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Terminal 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 bus which takes 8h 40m and costs £28 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £240 and takes 10h 20m.

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

John O' Groats to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

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 2800+ 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
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1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
8h 40m
£28–64
Train
1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
10h 20m
£107–232
Drive 271.9 mi
1. Drive from John O' Groats to Edinburghcar 271.9 mi
5h 33m
£68–98
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 7m
£204–464
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
8h 50m
£44–124
Bus via Wick Co-op
1. Take the bus from Wick Co-op to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
9h 33m
£29–41
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
7h 56m
£255–529
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane INV - EDI
9h 36m
£68–261

John O' Groats to Edinburgh by bus

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Distance: 281.3 mi
Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Post Office to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Terminal and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Edinburgh Waverley via Bus Terminal, Wick, and Inverness in around 10h 20m.

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