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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to John o' Groats is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 10h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to John o' Groats is to drive which takes 6h 15m and costs £75 - £120.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to John o' Groats. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3 and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

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

The distance between Ayr and John o' Groats is 330 miles. The road distance is 314.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to John o' Groats without a car is to bus via Inverness which takes 10h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 21m to get from Ayr to John o' Groats, including transfers.

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

Ayr to John o' Groats bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Train or bus from Ayr to John o' Groats?

The best way to get from Ayr to John o' Groats is to bus via Inverness which takes 10h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 12h 34m.

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

Ayr to John o' Groats bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ayr to John o' Groats?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to John o' Groats is 314 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Ayr to John o' Groats.

Where can I stay near John o' Groats?

There are 158+ hotels available in John o' Groats.

Ayr to John o' Groats - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Ayr to John o' Groats by bus, train, car, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Inverness
best
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus TerminalX99
10h 21m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus TerminalX99
10h 32m
£42–85
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus TerminalX99
11h 9m
£50–118
Drive 312.4 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to John o' Groats312.4 mi
6h 15m
£79–114
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Kirkwall, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
4. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to JOG Knitwear
9h 7m
£246–616
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath StreetX77
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
12h 13m
£57–130
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
12h 34m
£43–118
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kirkwall, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
4. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
5. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to JOG Knitwear
10h 5m
£198–463
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)GLA - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminal
11h 10m
£129–301

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 327.7 mi
Duration: 10h 21m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and John o' Groats, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Bus Terminal in around 10h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Post Office via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 12h 34m.

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