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

The cheapest way to get from Chesterfield to John o' Groats is to bus which costs £70 - £170 and takes 17h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chesterfield to John o' Groats is to drive which takes 9h 47m and costs £120 - £190.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Chesterfield to John o' Groats. However, there are services departing from Donkey Derby and arriving at Post Office via Sheffield Interchange/E2, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3 and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 52m.

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

The distance between Chesterfield and John o' Groats is 588 miles. The road distance is 511.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chesterfield to John o' Groats without a car is to train and bus via Edinburgh which takes 14h 8m and costs £90 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 14h 8m to get from Chesterfield to John o' Groats, including transfers.

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

Chesterfield to John o' Groats bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Train or bus from Chesterfield to John o' Groats?

The best way to get from Chesterfield to John o' Groats is to bus which takes 17h 52m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £300 and takes 15h 33m.

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

Chesterfield to John o' Groats bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chesterfield to John o' Groats?

Yes, the driving distance between Chesterfield to John o' Groats is 512 miles. It takes approximately 9h 47m to drive from Chesterfield to John o' Groats.

Where can I stay near John o' Groats?

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

Chesterfield to John o' Groats - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Chesterfield 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 via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus TerminalX99
14h 8m
£92–297
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Station180
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 52m
£73–161
Drive 508.6 mi
1. Drive from Chesterfield to John o' Groats508.6 mi
9h 47m
£125–181
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chesterfield 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 25m
£133–316
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Doncaster to InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus TerminalX99
15h 25m
£96–276
Train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
15h 33m
£85–292
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Chesterfield 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 1m
£127–301
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chesterfield 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
11h 33m
£107–284
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Chesterfield 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
12h 41m
£136–338

Chesterfield to John o' Groats by train and bus

57Weekly Services

14h 8mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chesterfield to John o' Groats.

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Distance: 584.3 mi
Duration: 14h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Donkey Derby to Post Office via Pond Street/FS5, Sheffield Interchange/E2, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Bus Terminal in around 17h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chesterfield to Post Office via Edinburgh Waverley, Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 15h 33m.

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