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John o' Groats, Great Britain → Edinburgh, Great Britain

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Nine ways to Travel from John O' Groats to Edinburgh

Composite routes from John O' Groats to Edinburgh

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62

Park's of Hamilton

Phone:
01698 653164
Website:
parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Terminal to Bus
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$45.57

Train operators

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Wick to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$62.02–$139.24
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$151.89
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$46.83–$107.59
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$41.77

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$107.59

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Kirkwall to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$886.04
Plane from Kirkwall to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18

Eastern Airways

Website:
easternairways.com/
Plane from Wick Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$202.52

Other operators

Pentland Ferries

Phone:
+44 (0)800 688 8998
Website:
pentlandferries.co.uk/
Other from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$23.43

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 34m.

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 26m and costs $81.52 - $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 Post Office and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Terminal and Inverness Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

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

The distance between John o' Groats and Edinburgh is 452 km. The road distance is 437.3 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 34m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m 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, bus or fly from John o' Groats to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from John o' Groats to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 8h 34m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $108.70 - $293.48 and takes 10h 20m. There are no good options to fly between John o' Groats to Edinburgh.

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 437 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from John o' Groats to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2179+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $42.71 per night.
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