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

The cheapest way to get from John O' Groats to Troon is to bus via Cumbernauld which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from John O' Groats to Troon is to drive which takes 6h 17m and costs £75 - £120.

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

No, there is no direct bus from John O' Groats to Troon. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Bradan Road via Caithness General Hospital, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

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

No, there is no direct train from John O' Groats to Troon. However, there are services departing from Wick and arriving at Troon via Inverness and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

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

The distance between John O' Groats and Troon is 342 miles. The road distance is 311.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from John O' Groats to Troon without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 25m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from John O' Groats to Troon, including transfers.

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

John O' Groats to Troon bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Caithness General Hospital station.

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

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

Train or bus from John O' Groats to Troon?

The best way to get from John O' Groats to Troon is to bus which takes 11h 21m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £140 - £250 and takes 11h 39m.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from John O' Groats to Troon?

Yes, the driving distance between John O' Groats to Troon is 311 miles. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from John O' Groats to Troon.

Where can I stay near Troon?

There are 569+ hotels available in Troon.

John O' Groats to Troon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Troontrain
10h 25m
£75–154
Bus via Cumbernauld
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Centre Stancesbus M10
12h 4m
£43–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
11h 21m
£54–95
Drive 309.5 mi
1. Drive from John O' Groats to Trooncar 309.5 mi
6h 17m
£78–113
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 Paisley Gilmour Street to Troontrain
8h 14m
£267–514
Train
1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Troontrain
11h 39m
£144–249
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 Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Troontrain
9h 24m
£221–502
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 Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Troontrain
8h 54m
£105–374

Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

13Weekly Planes

1h 38mAverage Duration

£248Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from John O' Groats to Troon.

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Distance: 339.9 mi
Duration: 10h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Post Office to Bradan Road via Bus Terminal, Caithness General Hospital, Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 11h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Troon via Bus Terminal, Wick, Inverness, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 11h 39m.

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