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

The cheapest way to get from John O' Groats to York is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 15h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from John O' Groats to York is to drive which takes 9h 9m and costs £110 - £170.

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

No, there is no direct bus from John O' Groats to York. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Micklegate via Bus Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Park and Ride and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 24m.

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

No, there is no direct train from John O' Groats to York. However, there are services departing from Wick and arriving at York via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.

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

The distance between John O' Groats and York is 512 miles. The road distance is 461.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from John O' Groats to York without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 24m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 11h 24m to get from John O' Groats to York, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from John O' Groats to York?

The best way to get from John O' Groats to York is to train which takes 12h 54m and costs £200 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 15h 24m.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from John O' Groats to York?

Yes, the driving distance between John O' Groats to York is 461 miles. It takes approximately 9h 9m to drive from John O' Groats to York.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1982+ hotels available in York.

John O' Groats to York - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from John O' Groats to York by bus, train, car, 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 Yorktrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
11h 24m
£134–194
Bus
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 Leeds City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
15h 24m
£49–80
Bus, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Wick Co-op to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Haymarketbus
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Yorktrain
12h 48m
£100–202
Drive 458.6 mi
1. Drive from John O' Groats to Yorkcar 458.6 mi
9h 9m
£112–162
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
10h 35m
£117–272
Train
1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Yorktrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
12h 54m
£207–332
Fly Wick John O' Groats Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane WIC - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
18h 57m
£242–424
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
13h 34m
£136–361
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Stevenage to Yorktrain
12h 2m
£105–230

John O' Groats to York by bus and train

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Distance: 509.3 mi
Duration: 11h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Post Office to York via Bus Terminal, Wick, and Inverness in around 12h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Micklegate via Bus Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Park and Ride, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 15h 24m.

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