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

The cheapest way to get from North Berwick to John O' Groats is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 11h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from North Berwick to John O' Groats is to drive which takes 6h 13m and costs £70 - £110.

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

No, there is no direct bus from North Berwick to John O' Groats. However, there are services departing from Church Road and arriving at Post Office via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3 and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

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

No, there is no direct train from North Berwick to John O' Groats. However, there are services departing from North Berwick and arriving at Wick via Edinburgh Waverley and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

How far is it from North Berwick to John O' Groats?

The distance between North Berwick and John O' Groats is 336 miles. The road distance is 297.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from North Berwick to John O' Groats without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 39m and costs £75 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 10h 39m to get from North Berwick to John O' Groats, including transfers.

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

North Berwick to John O' Groats bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

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

North Berwick to John O' Groats train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from North Berwick to John O' Groats?

The best way to get from North Berwick to John O' Groats is to bus via Edinburgh which takes 11h 24m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £140 - £310 and takes 12h 3m.

Where does the North Berwick to John O' Groats bus arrive?

North Berwick to John O' Groats bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the North Berwick to John O' Groats train arrive?

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

Can I drive from North Berwick to John O' Groats?

Yes, the driving distance between North Berwick to John O' Groats is 298 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from North Berwick to John O' Groats.

Where can I stay near John O' Groats?

There are 213+ hotels available in John O' Groats.

North Berwick to John O' Groats - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from North Berwick to John O' Groats by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus Ember
10h 39m
£79–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church Road to Princes Streetbus 124 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus
11h 46m
£34–48
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus X99
11h 24m
£38–69
Drive 296.1 mi
1. Drive from North Berwick to John O' Groatscar 296.1 mi
6h 13m
£72–104
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from North Berwick to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Ferry terminalbus
4. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry
7h 39m
£216–467
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain Inverness - Wick
12h 3m
£142–310
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
3. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry
8h 42m
£225–487

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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1h 10mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from North Berwick to John O' Groats.

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Distance: 334.3 mi
Duration: 10h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Church Road to Post Office via Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Bus Terminal in around 11h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from North Berwick to Post Office via Edinburgh Waverley, Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 12h 3m.

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