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How to get fromJohn O' Groats to Twattby ferry or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from John O' Groats to Twatt by ferry or bus

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    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 Loons Road Endbus bus 8S / ...
    4h 54m
    £34

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from JOG Knitwear to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus 80
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    5h 59m
    £19–25

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  • Distance: 59.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between John O' Groats, Scotland and Twatt, Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from John O' Groats to Twatt. 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, walk to Ferry terminal, take the bus to Hospital Entrance, then take the bus to Loons Road End. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JOG Knitwear to Loons Road End via Sir George's Street Church, Bank of Scotland, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 5h 59m.

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