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 which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 55m.

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 - £95.

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 Caithness General Hospital, Bus Station Stance 3 and Town Centre stances. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

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 58m.

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

The distance between John O' Groats and Stirling is 278 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 27m and costs £40 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m 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 Ember, depart from Caithness General Hospital 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 58m and costs £95 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 55m.

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

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

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 614+ hotels available in Stirling.

John O' Groats to Stirling - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

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There are 7 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 Caithness General Hospital to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
8h 27m
£42–112
Train
1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
9h 58m
£96–202
Drive 251.4 mi
1. Drive from John O' Groats to Stirlingcar 251.4 mi
5h 15m
£64–92
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 18m
£253–517
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Cumbernauld Town Centrebus Uk093
8h 55m
£43–77
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 21m
£223–471
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 Stirlingtrain
7h 8m
£82–334

John O' Groats to Stirling by bus and train

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Distance: 276 mi
Duration: 8h 27m

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 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Islamic Centre via Bus Terminal, Caithness General Hospital, Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Cumbernauld Town Centre, and Town Centre stances in around 8h 55m.

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