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Ten ways to Travel from Cardiff to John O' Groats

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Cheapest
By car (1 069 km)
11 h 45 min
1069 km.
from $58
Other
Rideshare
11 h 45 min
1069 km.
from $13.94
Train, bus via Crewe
16 h 59 min
794 km.
from $427.26
Train, Plane (Train to Bristol Airport)
10 h 24 min
795 km.
from $215.12
Train
18 h 11 min
792 km.
from $617.39
Train, Bus
19 h 23 min
795 km.
from $844.21
Train, Plane (Train to Bristol Airport)
10 h 43 min
795 km.
from $326.53
Train, Plane (Train to Bristol Airport)
14 h 4 min
795 km.
from $259.68
Train, Plane (Train to Bristol Airport)
13 h 15 min
795 km.
from $299.33
Bus, Plane
14 h 10 min
795 km.
from $238.13

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$253.16

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$531.63

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$759.47
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$430.36

Eastern Airways

Website:
easternairways.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Wick
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$227.84–$759.47

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.50–$56.96
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

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 Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.77–$55.69

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$126.58–$316.44
Train from Crewe to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$126.58–$316.44

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Berwick-upon-Tweed
Ave. Duration:
5h 59m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$227.84–$759.47

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$189.87
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$189.87
Train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$164.55–$227.84

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$151.89
Train from Inverness to Wick
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$151.89
Train from Aberdeen to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$41.77–$94.93

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Crewe to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$126.58

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$107.59

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to John o' Groats is to night bus and bus which costs $92.39 - $130.43 and takes 19h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to John o' Groats is to train and fly and bus which takes 10h 24m and costs $130.43 - $326.09 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to John o' Groats. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Post Office via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3 and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 28m.

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

The distance between Cardiff and John o' Groats is 1104 km. The road distance is 1054.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to John o' Groats without a car is to train and bus via Crewe which takes 16h 59m and costs $260.87 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 16h 59m to get from Cardiff to John o' Groats, including transfers.

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

Cardiff to John o' Groats bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

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

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to John o' Groats?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to John o' Groats is 1054 km. It takes approximately 11h 41m to drive from Cardiff 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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