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 £50 - £150 and takes 17h 27m.

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 21m 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 Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Post Office via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3 and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 27m.

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 5m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 14h 5m 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 Meadowhall Interchange/B1 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 17h 27m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £170 and takes 15h 30m.

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 21m to drive from Barnsley to John o' Groats.

Where can I stay near John o' Groats?

There are 170+ hotels available in John o' Groats.

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

There are 9 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 5m
£94–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 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
17h 27m
£54–146
Drive 486.7 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to John o' Groats486.7 mi
9h 21m
£121–174
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
11h 9m
£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 30m
£87–168
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 13m
£89–209
Train, bus via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
4. Take the bus from Sir Georges Street Church to JOG Knitwear280 / ...
16h 44m
£162–260
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 42m
£129–307
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 58m
£104–301

Barnsley to John o' Groats by train and bus

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14h 5mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 548 mi
Duration: 14h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Post Office via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Bus Terminal in around 17h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnsley to Post Office via Wakefield Kirkgate, York, Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 15h 30m.

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