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 £55 - £85 and takes 16h 38m.

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 8m 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 Caithness General Hospital, Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 38m.

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 51m.

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

The distance between John O' Groats and York is 518 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 20m and costs £140 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 11h 20m 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 Ember, depart from Caithness General Hospital 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 bus which takes 16h 38m and costs £55 - £85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £190 - £290 and takes 12h 51m.

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

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

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 8m to drive from John O' Groats to York.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1963+ hotels available in York.

John O' Groats to York - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from John O' Groats to York by bus, train, car, 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 Ember
2. Take the train from Inverness to Yorktrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
11h 20m
£142–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
16h 38m
£56–83
Drive 458.6 mi
1. Drive from John O' Groats to Yorkcar 458.6 mi
9h 8m
£116–167
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
10h 49m
£129–274
Train
1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Yorktrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
12h 51m
£196–287
Bus, train, Steam train
1. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Yorktrain
17h
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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
9h 56m
£131–469
Fly Wick to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Wick (WIC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane WIC - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
12h 49m
£161–472
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Inverness Union Streetbus
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 28m
£138–334
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Stevenage to Yorktrain
12h 21m
£99–252

John O' Groats to York by bus and train

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11h 20mAverage Duration

£142Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 514.5 mi
Duration: 11h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Post Office to Micklegate via Bus Terminal, Caithness General Hospital, Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 16h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to York via Bus Terminal, Wick, and Inverness in around 12h 51m.

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