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

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There are 6 ways to get from Toronto to John O' Groats by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Kirkwall, ferry

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    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane YYZ - KOI
    2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    16h 44m
    £355–1,188

  2. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus

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    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane YYZ - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus
    21h 42m
    £247–861

  3. Fly Toronto Island Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane YTZ - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus
    19h 31m
    £386–667

  4. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane YYZ - INV
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus
    19h 18m
    £295–511

  5. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane YYZ - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus
    19h 39m
    £270–676

  6. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane YYZ - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus
    20h 4m
    £338–621

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration15h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£299Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,329 mi
  • Duration: 16h 44m

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and John O' Groats, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Toronto to John O' Groats. However, you can take the train to UP Express Pearson Airport, walk to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, take the bus to Ferry terminal, walk to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to John O' Groats. Alternatively, you can fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the bus to Perth station, walk to Perth, take the train to Inverness, walk to Inverness Union Street, take the bus to Caithness General Hospital, walk to Town Hall, then take the line 913 bus to Post Office.

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