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

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

Composite routes from Kirkcaldy to John O' Groats

Cheapest
5 h 8 min
Car
412 km.
from $22
Other
9 h 15 min
280 km.
from $101.57
11 h
279 km.
from $225.91
6 h 57 min
Train, Plane
280 km.
from $203
9 h 35 min
Train, Bus
279 km.
from $162.33
11 h 38 min
280 km.
from $94.54
8 h 21 min
Train, Plane
280 km.
from $416.25

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Halbeath Park & Ride to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$32.91

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Halbeath Park & Ride to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$20.25–$27.85

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Halbeath Park & Ride to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$45.57–$63.29
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$75.95

Park's of Hamilton

Phone:
01698 653164
Email:
Website:
parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Halbeath Park & Ride to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$46.83
Bus from Travel Centre to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$6.96–$9.49

Train operators

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Perth to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.90–$75.95
Train from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$139.24

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Kirkcaldy to Perth
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$30.38
Train from Perth to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$41.77–$94.93
Train from Inverness to Wick
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24
Train from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$88.60
Train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$21.52

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$822.76

Eastern Airways

Website:
easternairways.com/
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Wick
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$151.89

Other operators

Pentland Ferries

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkcaldy to John o' Groats is to bus which costs $59.78 - $81.52 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkcaldy to John o' Groats is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Kirkcaldy and John o' Groats?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkcaldy station to John o' Groats. However, there are services departing from Railway Station Stance A and arriving at Post Office via Halbeath Park & Ride, Bus Station Stance 3 and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

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

The distance between Kirkcaldy and John o' Groats is 442 km. The road distance is 411.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to John o' Groats without a car is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs $59.78 - $81.52 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Kirkcaldy to John o' Groats, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkcaldy to John o' Groats bus from?

Kirkcaldy to John o' Groats bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Halbeath Park & Ride station.

Train or bus from Kirkcaldy to John o' Groats?

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to John o' Groats is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs $59.78 - $81.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $108.70 - $239.13 and takes 11h.

Where does the Kirkcaldy to John o' Groats bus arrive?

Kirkcaldy to John o' Groats bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Inverness Bus Station.

Can I drive from Kirkcaldy to John o' Groats?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkcaldy to John o' Groats is 412 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Kirkcaldy to John o' Groats.

Where can I stay near John o' Groats?

There are 144+ hotels available in John o' Groats. Prices start at $63.38 per night.
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