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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Portsmouth to John O' Groats

Composite routes from Portsmouth to John O' Groats

Cheapest
12 h 31 min
Car
1148 km.
from $63
Other
18 h 9 min
Train, Bus
880 km.
from $624.57
11 h 6 min
Train, Plane
880 km.
from $167.96
21 h 18 min
880 km.
from $257.48
19 h 34 min
880 km.
from $688.70
11 h 34 min
Train, Plane
880 km.
from $267.04
11 h 36 min
Train, Plane
880 km.
from $274.27
9 h 22 min
Train, Plane
880 km.
from $379.98
14 h
Bus, Plane
880 km.
from $345.50
14 h 14 min
Train, Plane
880 km.
from $296.76
13 h 52 min
Train, Plane
880 km.
from $262.89

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
8h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62

Park's of Hamilton

Phone:
01698 653164
Email:
Website:
parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
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:
$34.18–$45.57

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$278.47–$1,392.36
Plane from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$1,392.36
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$291.13–$1,518.93

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$417.71
Plane from Luton Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$367.08
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$379.73

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$569.60
Plane from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.25–$455.68
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$569.60

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.25–$455.68

Eastern Airways

Website:
easternairways.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Wick
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$341.76

Train operators

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horsham
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Horsham to Peterborough
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$164.55
Train from Horsham to Finsbury
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$60.76
Train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$37.97

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Portsmouth to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$35.44
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$265.81–$379.73
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Wick
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$62.02–$139.24
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$151.89
Train from Aberdeen to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$40.50–$88.60

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Finsbury Park to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
10h 54m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$139.24

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Woking
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$31.64–$75.95
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$46.83–$107.59

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to John o' Groats is to train and fly and bus which costs $103.26 - $369.57 and takes 11h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to John o' Groats is to train and fly which takes 9h 22m and costs $228.26 - $456.52 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to John o' Groats. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth and arriving at Post Office via London Victoria, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3 and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 18m.

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

The distance between Portsmouth and John o' Groats is 1264 km. The road distance is 1136.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to John o' Groats without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 9m and costs $347.83 - $543.48 .

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

It takes approximately 18h 9m to get from Portsmouth to John o' Groats, including transfers.

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

Portsmouth to John o' Groats bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Portsmouth station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to John o' Groats?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to John o' Groats is to bus which takes 21h 18m and costs $130.43 - $250 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $369.57 - $652.17 and takes 19h 34m.

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

Portsmouth to John o' Groats bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to John o' Groats?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to John o' Groats is 1136 km. It takes approximately 12h 35m to drive from Portsmouth to John o' Groats.

Where can I stay near John o' Groats?

There are 145+ hotels available in John o' Groats. Prices start at $61.32 per night.
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