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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to John o' Groats is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 15h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to John o' Groats is to drive which takes 9h 24m and costs £120 - £180.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to John o' Groats. However, there are services departing from Barnsley Interchange/A23 and arriving at Post Office via Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3 and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.

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

The distance between Barnsley and John o' Groats is 551 miles. The road distance is 489.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to John o' Groats without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 2m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 14h 2m to get from Barnsley to John o' Groats, including transfers.

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

Barnsley to John o' Groats bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to John o' Groats?

The best way to get from Barnsley to John o' Groats is to bus which takes 15h 25m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £170 and takes 15h 27m.

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

Barnsley to John o' Groats bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to John o' Groats?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to John o' Groats is 490 miles. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Barnsley to John o' Groats.

Where can I stay near John o' Groats?

There are 171+ hotels available in John o' Groats.

Barnsley to John o' Groats - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Barnsley to John o' Groats by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to York
2. Take the train from York to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus TerminalX99
14h 2m
£93–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus TerminalX99
15h 25m
£56–131
Drive 486.7 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to John o' Groats486.7 mi
9h 24m
£121–175
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminal
10h 40m
£135–322
Train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to York
2. Take the train from York to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
15h 27m
£86–170
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
16h 9m
£90–209
Train, bus via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leeds
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Royal Bank of ScotlandE6
5. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to JOG Knitwear280 / ...
17h 55m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminal
13h 20m
£134–307
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicester
2. Take the train from Leicester to Kettering
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminal
12h 39m
£102–301
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminal
13h 36m
£152–361

Barnsley to John o' Groats by train and bus

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14h 2mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 548 mi
Duration: 14h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Barnsley Interchange/A23 to Post Office via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Bus Terminal in around 15h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnsley to Post Office via Wakefield Kirkgate, York, Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 15h 27m.

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