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Ten ways to Travel from Carlisle to John O' Groats

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Cheapest
By car (592 km)
6 h 52 min
592 km.
from $32
Other
Rideshare
6 h 52 min
592 km.
from $7.72
Train, Bus
11 h 14 min
414 km.
from $298.76
Bus
11 h 33 min
414 km.
from $126.68
Train
12 h 39 min
414 km.
from $362.35
Bus via Edinburgh
14 h 19 min
416 km.
from $116.63
Train, Plane (Train to Edinburgh Airport)
9 h 20 min
415 km.
from $461.59
Train, Plane (Train)
15 h 51 min
415 km.
from $481.96
Train, Plane (Train)
9 h 8 min
415 km.
from $278.80
Train, Plane (Train to Ringway Airport)
11 h 20 min
415 km.
from $256.68

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Carlisle to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24
Bus from Halston Hotel to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$75.95

Park's of Hamilton

Phone:
01698 653164
Email:
Website:
parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$46.83

Borders Buses

Phone:
01896 754350
Email:
Website:
bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Halston Hotel to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.13–$13.92

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$164.55

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Halston Hotel to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.85–$40.50

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$69.62
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$189.87
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$151.89
Train from Inverness to Wick
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$48.10–$107.59

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Carlisle to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$126.58

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$75.95
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77
Train from Carlisle to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$94.93

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$20.25
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.76–$13.92

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$822.76
Plane from Ringway Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$582.26

Eastern Airways

Website:
easternairways.com/
Plane from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Wick
Ave. Duration:
18h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$316.44–$607.57
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Wick
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$151.89

Other operators

Pentland Ferries

Phone:
+44 (0)800 688 8998
Email:
Website:
pentlandferries.co.uk/
Other from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.21

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to John o' Groats?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to John o' Groats is to bus which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 11h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to John o' Groats?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to John o' Groats is to drive which takes 6h 54m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and John o' Groats?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to John o' Groats. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Post Office via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3 and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

How far is it from Carlisle to John o' Groats?

The distance between Carlisle and John o' Groats is 653 km. The road distance is 580.1 km.

How do I travel from Carlisle to John o' Groats without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to John o' Groats without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 14m and costs $119.57 - $358.70 .

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to John o' Groats?

It takes approximately 11h 14m to get from Carlisle to John o' Groats, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to John o' Groats bus from?

Carlisle to John o' Groats bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to John o' Groats?

The best way to get from Carlisle to John o' Groats is to bus which takes 11h 33m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $141.30 - $434.78 and takes 12h 39m.

Where does the Carlisle to John o' Groats bus arrive?

Carlisle to John o' Groats bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to John o' Groats?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to John o' Groats is 580 km. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Carlisle to John o' Groats.

Where can I stay near John o' Groats?

There are 144+ hotels available in John o' Groats. Prices start at $63.38 per night.
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