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John o' Groats to Stornoway

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

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Seven ways to Travel from John O' Groats to Stornoway

Composite routes from John O' Groats to Stornoway

Cheapest
7 h 3 min
Car
293 km.
from $16
Other
8 h 41 min
Train, Taxi, Ferry
198 km.
from $297.95
10 h 27 min
Bus, Ferry
198 km.
from $109.37
8 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
198 km.
from $289.68
12 h 11 min
Train, Bus, Ferry
198 km.
Select a ticket
11 h 10 min
Ferry, Plane
198 km.
from $687.08

Transport providers

Bus operators

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.25–$27.85

D + E Coaches

Phone:
01463 222 444
Email:
Website:
decoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Strothers Lane to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
4 times a week

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Terminal to Bus
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$46.83

Caledonian MacBrayne

Phone:
+44 (0)1475 650 397
Email:
Website:
calmac.co.uk
Other from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.56–$15.82

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Stornoway
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.81–$759.47
Plane from Kirkwall to Stornoway
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$481.00–$1,645.51

Train operators

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Wick to Lairg
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$88.60
Train from Wick to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24

Other operators

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from John o' Groats to Stornoway is to bus and ferry which costs $65.22 - $86.96 and takes 10h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from John o' Groats to Stornoway is to train and taxi and ferry which takes 8h 41m and costs $163.04 - $250 .

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

The distance between John o' Groats and Stornoway is 350 km.

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

The best way to get from John o' Groats to Stornoway without a car is to train and taxi and ferry which takes 8h 41m and costs $163.04 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from John o' Groats to Stornoway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stornoway?

There are 164+ hotels available in Stornoway. Prices start at $91.59 per night.
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