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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to John o' Groats is to bus via Sir Georges Street Church which costs £45 - £75 and takes 11h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to John o' Groats is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs £70 - £110.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to John o' Groats. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

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

The distance between Greenock and John o' Groats is 325 miles. The road distance is 287 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to John o' Groats without a car is to bus which takes 10h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Greenock to John o' Groats, including transfers.

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

Greenock to John o' Groats bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.

Train or bus from Greenock to John o' Groats?

The best way to get from Greenock to John o' Groats is to bus which takes 10h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 14h 5m.

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

Greenock to John o' Groats bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Greenock to John o' Groats?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to John o' Groats is 287 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Greenock to John o' Groats.

Where can I stay near John o' Groats?

There are 168+ hotels available in John o' Groats.

Greenock to John o' Groats - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Greenock 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
best
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Co-OpE6
10h 16m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
2. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
14h 5m
£44–109
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Cathedral Street906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
12h 3m
£56–122
Drive 285.4 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to John o' Groats285.4 mi
6h 3m
£71–102
Fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
9h 2m
£227–540
Bus via Sir Georges Street Church
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
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 / ...
11h 25m
£48–73
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
2. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Co-OpE6
12h 41m
Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)GLA - INV
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Co-Op
11h 16m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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1h 57mAverage Duration

£199Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 323.3 mi
Duration: 10h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Stance 1 to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, Co-Op, and Bus Terminal in around 10h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Greenock West to Post Office via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 14h 5m.

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