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John o' Groats to Skara Brae

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2 h 51 min
87 km.
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John o' Groats, Great Britain → Skara Brae, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from John O' Groats to Skara Brae

Cheapest
2 h 51 min
Car
87 km.
from $4
Other
3 h 10 min
Ferry, Taxi
48 km.
from $177.63
4 h 49 min
Bus, Ferry
48 km.
from $50.09
5 h 33 min
Ferry
48 km.
from $59.15

Transport providers

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Pentland Ferries

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

Bus operators

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Ferry terminal to Travel
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$6.96–$9.49
Bus from Travel Centre to Visitor
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.02
Bus from JOG Knitwear to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from John o' Groats to Skara Brae is to line 80 bus and ferry which costs $29.35 - $41.30 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from John o' Groats to Skara Brae is to ferry and taxi which takes 3h 10m and costs $108.70 - $141.30 .

How far is it from John o' Groats to Skara Brae?

The distance between John o' Groats and Skara Brae is 89 km.

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

The best way to get from John o' Groats to Skara Brae without a car is to ferry and taxi which takes 3h 10m and costs $108.70 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from John o' Groats to Skara Brae, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Skara Brae?

There are 118+ hotels available in Skara Brae. Prices start at $84.29 per night.
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