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John O'Groats to Skara Brae

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2 h 24 min
86 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 John O'groats to Skara Brae

Composite routes from John O'groats to Skara Brae

Cheapest
2 h 24 min
Car
86 km.
from $4
Other
3 h 17 min
Ferry, Taxi
46 km.
from $177.43
4 h 54 min
Bus, Ferry
46 km.
from $50.26
5 h 39 min
Ferry
45 km.
from $58.96

Transport providers

Other operators
Found: 2
NorthLink Ferries
Website
Pentland Ferries
Website
NorthLink Ferries
Website
1h 30m
3 times a day
$20.25–$29.11
+44 845 600 0449
+44 845 600 0449
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Pentland Ferries
Website
1h 10m
3 times a day
$24.21
+44 (0)800 688 8998
+44 (0)800 688 8998
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 1
Stagecoach North Scotland
Website
Stagecoach North Scotland
Website
32 min
Every 2 hours
$6.96–$9.49
01224591381
01224591381
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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 bus and ferry which costs $29.35 - $41.30 and takes 4h 54m.

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 17m 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 17m and costs $108.70 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m 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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