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

Composite routes from York to John O' Groats

Cheapest
8 h 51 min
Car
779 km.
from $42
Other
11 h 36 min
Train, Bus
534 km.
from $394.76
15 h 49 min
532 km.
from $169.61
13 h 1 min
534 km.
from $458.35
14 h 20 min
Train, Plane
533 km.
from $476.52
11 h
Train, Plane
533 km.
from $237.41

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sunderland Interchange to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.38–$29.30
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$26.75–$36.94

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$21.65–$30.57

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$50.95–$70.06

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:
$35.67–$47.13

Train operators

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from York Road Station to Sunderland
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$39.49

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from York to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$62.42–$152.85
Train from York to Darlington
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.31–$89.16

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from York to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$229.28–$318.44
Train from York to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$89.16–$127.38
Train from York to Darlington
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$70.06–$108.27

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:
$63.69–$140.12

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Newcastle to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$95.53–$127.38

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from York to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.75–$70.06
Train from York to Darlington
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.83–$45.86
Train from York to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.75–$63.69

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.85–$585.94

Eastern Airways

Website:
easternairways.com/
Plane from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Wick
Ave. Duration:
18h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.44–$611.41

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from York to John o' Groats is to bus which costs $97.83 - $141.30 and takes 15h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to John o' Groats is to drive which takes 8h 53m and costs $152.17 - $228.26 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from York station to John o' Groats. However, there are services departing from York Road Station and arriving at Post Office via Sunderland Interchange, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3 and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 49m.

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

The distance between York and John o' Groats is 820 km. The road distance is 765.8 km.

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

The best way to get from York to John o' Groats without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 36m and costs $228.26 - $326.09 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 36m to get from York to John o' Groats, including transfers.

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

York to John o' Groats bus services, operated by National Express, depart from York Road Station.

Train or bus from York to John o' Groats?

The best way to get from York to John o' Groats is to bus which takes 15h 49m and costs $97.83 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $402.17 and takes 13h 1m.

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

York to John o' Groats bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sunderland Interchange station.

Can I drive from York to John o' Groats?

Yes, the driving distance between York to John o' Groats is 766 km. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from York 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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