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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to John O' Groats is to bus which costs £29 - £45 and takes 9h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to John O' Groats is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs £60 - £90.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to John O' Groats. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3 and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Stirling to John O' Groats. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Wick via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

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

The distance between Stirling and John O' Groats is 278 miles. The road distance is 252.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to John O' Groats without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 22m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Stirling to John O' Groats, including transfers.

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

Stirling to John O' Groats bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Stirling to John O' Groats?

The best way to get from Stirling to John O' Groats is to train which takes 9h 46m and costs £120 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus via Perth, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 7m.

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

Stirling to John O' Groats bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at South Street station.

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

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

Can I drive from Stirling to John O' Groats?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to John O' Groats is 253 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Stirling to John O' Groats.

Where can I stay near John O' Groats?

There are 214+ hotels available in John O' Groats.

Stirling to John O' Groats - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus Ember
8h 22m
£59–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus Ember
9h 37m
£30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain Inverness - Wick
9h 46m
£122–262
Drive 251.4 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to John O' Groatscar 251.4 mi
5h 18m
£62–89
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
3. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry
7h 33m
£218–469
Bus via Perth
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Streetbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus X99
9h 7m
£31–56
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Stirling 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
7h 47m
£220–463

Stirling to John O' Groats by train, bus, and foot

42Weekly Services

8h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 276.3 mi
Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a train from Stirling to Post Office via Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 9h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Post Office via South Street, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Bus Terminal in around 9h 7m.

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