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How to get fromWakefield to John O' Groatsby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Wakefield to John O' Groats by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus
    13h 10m
    £150–210

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus
    15h 54m
    £60–105

  3. Drive  472 mi

    1. Drive from Wakefield to John O' Groatscar car 472 mi
    9h 28m
    £117–168

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus
    11h
    £114–260

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    14h 36m
    £203–303

  6. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    15h 5m
    £210–383

  7. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus
    15h 48m
    £117–180

  8. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LBA - INV
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus
    13h 25m
    £100–342

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus
    13h 24m
    £129–320

  10. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus
    13h 59m
    £162–377

  11. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Stevenagetrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LTN - INV
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus
    12h 54m
    £95–245

Wakefield to John O' Groats by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration13h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 541.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Post Office via Leeds City Bus Station, Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, Caithness General Hospital, and Town Hall in around 15h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Post Office via York, Inverness, Wick, and Town Hall in around 14h 36m.

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