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

The cheapest way to get from John O' Groats to Stirling is to bus via Perth which costs £22 - £40 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from John O' Groats to Stirling is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs £60 - £90.

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

No, there is no direct bus from John O' Groats to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Islamic Centre via Bus Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3 and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

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

No, there is no direct train from John O' Groats to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Wick and arriving at Stirling via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

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

The distance between John O' Groats and Stirling is 272 miles. The road distance is 252.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from John O' Groats to Stirling without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 12m and costs £30 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from John O' Groats to Stirling, including transfers.

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

John O' Groats to Stirling bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Terminal station.

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

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

Train or bus from John O' Groats to Stirling?

The best way to get from John O' Groats to Stirling is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs £95 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Perth, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 8h 19m.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from John O' Groats to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between John O' Groats to Stirling is 253 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from John O' Groats to Stirling.

Where can I stay near Stirling?

There are 610+ hotels available in Stirling.

John O' Groats to Stirling - 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 Stirling 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 Stirlingtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
8h 12m
£34–99
Bus via Perth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Islamic Centrebus M9 / ...
8h 19m
£22–36
Train
1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
9h 42m
£97–207
Drive 251.4 mi
1. Drive from John O' Groats to Stirlingcar 251.4 mi
5h 15m
£62–90
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 Stirlingtrain
7h 35m
£258–548
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wick Co-op to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dunblane Northbus Ember
9h 29m
£30–42
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
7h 44m
£216–474
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
10h 13m
£107–245

Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 270.8 mi
Duration: 8h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Post Office to Stirling via Bus Terminal, Wick, and Inverness in around 9h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Islamic Centre via Bus Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, and Park and Ride in around 8h 19m.

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