How to Travel from
Edinburgh to John O'Groats
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Edinburgh, Great Britain → John O'Groats, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh to John O'groats
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Cheapest
5 h 28 min
Car
436 km.
from $23
Other
9 h 14 min
Train, Bus
298 km.
from $196.28
9 h 18 min
298 km.
from $96.41
7 h 24 min
Train, Plane
298 km.
from $208.73
9 h 44 min
298 km.
from $84.33
10 h 39 min
298 km.
from $260.41
8 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
298 km.
from $401.26
Route Navigator Edinburgh - John O'Groats
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Continue onto India Street
India Street, 77 м
77 м
Turn left onto Gloucester Place
Gloucester Place, 83 м
83 м
Turn right onto Gloucester Street
Gloucester Street, 125 м
125 м
Turn left onto Kerr Street
Kerr Street, 1 km 225 м
1 km 225 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Craigleith Road
Craigleith Road, 1 km 14 м
1 km 14 м
Continue onto Craigleith Road
Craigleith Road, 12 km 64 м
12 km 64 м
Keep right onto M90
11 km 613 м
11 km 613 м
Keep right onto M90
7 km 577 м
7 km 577 м
Keep left onto M90 and take A909, B914 toward Kelty, Dollar
Kelty, Dollar, A909, B914, 4 km 444 м
4 km 444 м
Keep left onto M90 and take B9097 toward Crook of Devon, Glenrothes
Crook of Devon, Glenrothes, B9097, 27 km 495 м
27 km 495 м
Keep left onto M90 and take A912 toward Stirling, Crianlarich, Inverness, Perth
Stirling, Crianlarich, Inverness, Perth, A912, 300 м
300 м
Keep left onto M90 and drive toward Stirling, Crianlarich, Inverness, Park and Ride
Stirling, Crianlarich, Inverness, Park and Ride, 5 km 731 м
5 km 731 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Broxden Roundabout
Broxden Roundabout, 4 km 65 м
4 km 65 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Inveralmond Roundabout
Inveralmond Roundabout, 154 km 793 м
154 km 793 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A9
2 km 929 м
2 km 929 м
Turn right onto B9154
11 km 687 м
11 km 687 м
Turn right onto A9
10 km 253 м
10 km 253 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Longman Roundabout
Longman Roundabout, 10 km 522 м
10 km 522 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Tore Roundabout
Tore Roundabout, 11 km 519 м
11 km 519 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ardullie Roundabout
Ardullie Roundabout, 7 km 919 м
7 km 919 м
Keep left onto B9176
1 km 900 м
1 km 900 м
Turn right onto B817
2 km 793 м
2 km 793 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto B817
1 km 9 м
1 km 9 м
Turn left onto Ardross Street
Ardross Street, 1 km 983 м
1 km 983 м
Turn right
2 km 81 м
2 km 81 м
Turn left onto Scotsburn Road
Scotsburn Road, 16 km 539 м
16 km 539 м
Turn left onto A9
4 km 336 м
4 km 336 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Meikle Ferry Roundabout
Meikle Ferry Roundabout, 137 м
137 м
Turn slight left onto A9
51 km 388 м
51 km 388 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Navidale Roundabout
Navidale Roundabout, 55 km 39 м
55 km 39 м
Continue onto Cliff Road
Cliff Road, 209 м
209 м
Turn left
18 м
18 м
Turn left onto Bridge Street
Bridge Street, 5 km 199 м
5 km 199 м
Turn right onto A99
22 km 518 м
22 km 518 м
Turn right onto A99
127 м
127 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
151 м
151 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to John O'Groats?
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to John O'Groats is to bus which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 9h 18m.
What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to John O'Groats?
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to John O'Groats is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .
Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and John O'Groats?
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to John O'Groats. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Car Park via Bus Station Stance 3 and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
How far is it from Edinburgh to John O'Groats?
The distance between Edinburgh and John O'Groats is 495 km. The road distance is 438 km.
How do I travel from Edinburgh to John O'Groats without a car?
The best way to get from Edinburgh to John O'Groats without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 14m and costs $92.39 - $206.52 .
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to John O'Groats?
It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Edinburgh to John O'Groats, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Edinburgh to John O'Groats bus from?
Edinburgh to John O'Groats bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Train or bus from Edinburgh to John O'Groats?
The best way to get from Edinburgh to John O'Groats is to bus which takes 9h 18m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $108.70 - $293.48 and takes 10h 39m.
Where does the Edinburgh to John O'Groats bus arrive?
Edinburgh to John O'Groats bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Inverness Bus Station.
Can I drive from Edinburgh to John O'Groats?
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to John O'Groats is 438 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Edinburgh to John O'Groats.
Where can I stay near John O'Groats?
There are 146+ hotels available in John O'Groats. Prices start at $61.32 per night.
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