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How to get fromJohn O' Groats to Skara Braeby ferry, taxi, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from John O' Groats to Skara Brae by ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2. Take the taxi from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Skara Braetaxi taxi
    3h 13m
    £95–110

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2. Take the bus from Hospital Entrance to Visitor Centrebus bus X1 / ...
    4h 59m
    £34

John O' Groats to Skara Brae by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from John O' Groats to Skara Brae.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 53.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from John O' Groats to Skara Brae. However, you can take the line 80 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Skara Brae. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JOG Knitwear to Skara Brae via Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, Ferry terminal, Hospital Entrance, and Visitor Centre in around 4h 59m.

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