How to Travel from
John O'Groats to Edinburgh
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John O'Groats, Great Britain → Edinburgh, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from John O'groats to Edinburgh
Composite routes from John O'groats to Edinburgh
Cheapest
5 h 28 min
Car
436 km.
from $23
Other
8 h 39 min
298 km.
from $98.41
10 h 24 min
298 km.
from $265.80
7 h 22 min
Ferry, Plane
298 km.
from $402.70
8 h 54 min
Bus, Train
298 km.
from $150.68
9 h 4 min
298 km.
from $93.09
7 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
298 km.
from $220.22
8 h 16 min
Ferry, Plane
298 km.
from $446.72
Route Navigator John O'Groats - Edinburgh
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85 м
85 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A99
150 м
150 м
Turn left onto A99
22 km 518 м
22 km 518 м
Turn left onto A99
5 km 199 м
5 km 199 м
Turn right
18 м
18 м
Turn right onto Cliff Road
Cliff Road, 209 м
209 м
Continue onto Francis Street
Francis Street, 55 km 973 м
55 km 973 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Navidale Road
Navidale Road, 52 km 501 м
52 km 501 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Meikle Ferry Roundabout
Meikle Ferry Roundabout, 67 м
67 м
Turn slight left onto A9
4 km 292 м
4 km 292 м
Turn right onto Scotsburn Road
Scotsburn Road, 16 km 539 м
16 km 539 м
Turn right
2 km 81 м
2 km 81 м
Turn left
1 km 983 м
1 km 983 м
Turn right onto High Street
High Street, 1 km 957 м
1 km 957 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto B817
2 km 837 м
2 km 837 м
Turn left onto Struie Road
Struie Road, 1 km 663 м
1 km 663 м
Turn left onto B9176
23 м
23 м
Keep right onto B9176
29 м
29 м
Turn right onto A9
7 km 51 м
7 km 51 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ardullie Roundabout
Ardullie Roundabout, 10 km 466 м
10 km 466 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tore Roundabout
Tore Roundabout, 10 km 539 м
10 km 539 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Longman Roundabout
Longman Roundabout, 10 km 277 м
10 km 277 м
Keep left
59 м
59 м
Turn left onto B9154
11 km 651 м
11 km 651 м
Turn left onto A9
2 km 880 м
2 km 880 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A9
154 km 736 м
154 km 736 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Inveralmond Roundabout
Inveralmond Roundabout, 1 km 884 м
1 km 884 м
Keep left onto A9
3 km 155 м
3 km 155 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Broxden Roundabout
Broxden Roundabout, 4 km
4 km
Keep right onto M90 and take M90 toward Edinburgh
Edinburgh, M90, 49 km 403 м
49 km 403 м
Keep left onto M90 and take A904 toward Borrowstounness, Kirkliston, Queensferry
Borrowstounness, Kirkliston, Queensferry, A904, 1 km 589 м
1 km 589 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Queensferry Junction
Queensferry Junction, 11 km 262 м
11 km 262 м
Keep right onto Hillhouse Road
Hillhouse Road, 27 м
27 м
Continue onto Hillhouse Road
Hillhouse Road, 1 km 145 м
1 km 145 м
Keep left onto Craigleith Road
Craigleith Road, 1 km 32 м
1 km 32 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Comely Bank Road
Comely Bank Road, 1 km 257 м
1 km 257 м
Turn right onto Gloucester Street
Gloucester Street, 125 м
125 м
Turn left onto Gloucester Place
Gloucester Place, 83 м
83 м
Turn right onto India Street
India Street, 77 м
77 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from John O'Groats to Edinburgh?
The cheapest way to get from John O'Groats to Edinburgh is to bus which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 8h 39m.
What is the fastest way to get from John O'Groats to Edinburgh?
The fastest way to get from John O'Groats to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .
Is there a direct bus between John O'Groats and Edinburgh?
No, there is no direct bus from John O'Groats to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Car Park and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Terminal and Inverness Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
How far is it from John O'Groats to Edinburgh?
The distance between John O'Groats and Edinburgh is 453 km. The road distance is 438.1 km.
How do I travel from John O'Groats to Edinburgh without a car?
The best way to get from John O'Groats to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 8h 39m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .
How long does it take to get from John O'Groats to Edinburgh?
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from John O'Groats to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Where do I catch the John O'Groats to Edinburgh bus from?
John O'Groats to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Terminal station.
Train or bus from John O'Groats to Edinburgh?
The best way to get from John O'Groats to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 8h 39m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $119.57 - $293.48 and takes 10h 24m.
Where does the John O'Groats to Edinburgh bus arrive?
John O'Groats to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Can I drive from John O'Groats to Edinburgh?
Yes, the driving distance between John O'Groats to Edinburgh is 438 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from John O'Groats to Edinburgh.
Where can I stay near Edinburgh?
There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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