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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 Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Dingwall Council Buildingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dingwall to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus
    9h 48m
    £28–104

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Dingwall Council Buildingsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Dingwall to Wicktrain train
    11h 21m
    £74–185

  3. 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 Caithness General Hospitalbus bus
    8h 57m
    £141–266

  4. Ferry, bus via Sir Georges Street Church

    1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 961
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sir Georges Street Church to JOG Knitwearbus bus 280 / ...
    11h 29m

  5. 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
    9h 53m
    £518–735

Stornoway to John O' Groats by ferry and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration9h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 48m

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 Ullapool Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Dingwall Council Buildings, walk to Dingwall, take the bus to Caithness General Hospital, 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, Ullapool Ferry Terminal, Dingwall Council Buildings, Hill Street, Station, Dingwall, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 11h 21m.

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