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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sumburgh to John O' Groats

Composite routes from Sumburgh to John O' Groats

Cheapest
40 h 58 min
Car
292 km.
from $16
Other
6 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
170 km.
from $249.96
12 h 32 min
Ferry
170 km.
from $89.78

Transport providers

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Lerwick to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$696.18

Eastern Airways

Website:
easternairways.com/
Plane from Lerwick to Wick
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$759.47

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.58–$45.57

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 Sumburgh to John o' Groats?

The cheapest way to get from Sumburgh to John o' Groats is to ferry which costs $53.26 - $76.09 and takes 12h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sumburgh to John o' Groats is to fly and ferry which takes 6h 10m and costs $239.13 - $652.17 .

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

The distance between Sumburgh and John o' Groats is 207 km.

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

The best way to get from Sumburgh to John o' Groats without a car is to ferry which takes 12h 32m and costs $53.26 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Sumburgh to John o' Groats, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sumburgh and John o' Groats?

It is currently 15:50 at both, Sumburgh and 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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