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How to get fromSkara Brae to John O' Groatsby taxi, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Skara Brae to John O' Groats by taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Skara Brae to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    3h 12m
    £98–110

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Visitor Centre to Ferry terminalbus bus X1
    2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    5h 6m
    £32

Skara Brae to John O' Groats by foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 54.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Skara Brae to John O' Groats. However, you can take the taxi to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 80 bus to JOG Knitwear. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Skara Brae to JOG Knitwear via Visitor Centre, Ferry terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 5h 6m.

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