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How to get fromStornoway to John O' Groatsby ferry, bus, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Stornoway to John O' Groats by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Council Buildingsbus bus 61
    3. Take the bus from Dingwall to Wick Co-opbus bus
    10h 3m
    £30–106

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Council Buildingsbus bus 61
    3. Take the train from Dingwall to Wicktrain train
    11h 24m
    £86–222

  3. Fly to Kirkwall, ferry

    1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane SYY - KOI
    2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 51m
    £377–683

  4. Ferry, bus via Inverness

    1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Falcon Sqbus bus 61
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus bus X99
    10h 32m

  5. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane SYY - INV
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus bus
    8h 35m
    £140–262

Stornoway to John O' Groats by ferry, bus, and foot

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210 mi
  • Duration: 10h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Stornoway to John O' Groats. However, you can take the ferry to Ullapool Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Council Buildings, walk to Dingwall, take the bus to Wick Co-op, walk to Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Post Office. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Post Office via Ullapool Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Council Buildings, Hill Street, Station, Dingwall, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 11h 24m.

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