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How to get fromJohn O' Groats to Penzanceby bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penzancetrain train
    20h 29m
    £399–644

  2. Bus, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane EDI - NQY
    5. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    15h 27m
    £103–337

  3. Bus, train via Plymouth

    1. Take the bus from Wick Co-op to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Haymarketbus bus
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Plymouthtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 504 / ...
    23h 58m
    £342–517

  4. Drive 812.1 mi

    1. Drive from John O' Groats to Penzancecar car 812.1 mi
    14h 34m
    £198–285

  5. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane INV - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    17h 18m
    £111–320

  6. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane INV - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    13h 32m
    £136–325

  7. Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane ABZ - NQY
    4. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    17h 13m
    £150–404

  8. Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ABZ - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    5. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    16h 52m
    £200–509

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration10h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 941.7 mi
  • Duration: 20h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from John O' Groats to Penzance. However, you can take the bus to Bus Terminal, take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3, walk to Inverness, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, then take the train to Penzance. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Bus Station via Bus Terminal, Wick Co-op, Inverness Union Street, Haymarket, Haymarket, Plymouth, and Plymouth Coach Station in around 23h 58m.

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