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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 Doncaster to Invernesstrain train London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus bus Ember
    13h 3m
    £140–245

  2. Bus via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus bus X99
    16h 24m
    £59–157

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus bus
    15h 55m
    £70–128

  4. Drive 472.4 mi

    1. Drive from Wakefield to John O' Groatscar car 472.4 mi
    9h 30m
    £116–167

  5. 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 Wick Co-opbus bus
    10h 27m
    £115–270

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Invernesstrain train London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    14h 27m
    £203–367

  7. 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
    14h 53m
    £262–473

  8. 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 Wick Co-opbus bus
    13h 5m
    £135–359

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Wick John O' Groats Airport

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane plane MAN - WIC
    9h 11m
    £231–406

  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 Wick Co-opbus bus
    13h 41m
    £172–404

  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 Wick Co-opbus bus
    12h 27m
    £110–236

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

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration13h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 567.1 mi
  • Duration: 13h 3m

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, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, Wick Co-op, and Bus Terminal in around 15h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Post Office via Doncaster, Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 14h 27m.

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