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

The cheapest way to get from John o' Groats to Basingstoke is to train which costs £140 - £230 and takes 19h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from John o' Groats to Basingstoke is to drive which takes 12h and costs £160 - £240.

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

No, there is no direct bus from John o' Groats to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at The Malls via Co-Op, Union Street, Park and Ride and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 52m.

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

The distance between John o' Groats and Basingstoke is 624 miles. The road distance is 667.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from John o' Groats to Basingstoke without a car is to bus and train via Darlington which takes 16h 33m and costs £240 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from John o' Groats to Basingstoke, including transfers.

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

John o' Groats to Basingstoke bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Co-Op station.

Train or bus from John o' Groats to Basingstoke?

The best way to get from John o' Groats to Basingstoke is to bus which takes 21h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh, which costs £140 - £450 and takes 18h 23m.

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

John o' Groats to Basingstoke bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Can I drive from John o' Groats to Basingstoke?

Yes, the driving distance between John o' Groats to Basingstoke is 668 miles. It takes approximately 12h to drive from John o' Groats to Basingstoke.

Where can I stay near Basingstoke?

There are 808+ hotels available in Basingstoke.

John o' Groats to Basingstoke - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane

There are 12 ways to get from John o' Groats to Basingstoke by bus, plane, train, or car

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

Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Co-Op to Union Street
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)INV - LHR
9h 35m
Train via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wick to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Coventry
4. Take the train from Coventry to Basingstoke
18h 23m
£140–446
Bus, train via Darlington
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Darlington
3. Take the train from Darlington to Reading
16h 33m
£245–463
Bus
1. Take the bus from Co-Op to Union StreetE6
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Park and RideE8
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to London Victoria
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Malls035 / ...
21h 52m
Drive 663.9 mi
1. Drive from John o' Groats to Basingstoke663.9 mi
12h
£166–240
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Co-Op to Union Street
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)INV - LGW
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoke
9h 34m
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Co-Op to Union Street
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslink
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Basingstoke
10h 9m
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from Co-Op to Union Street
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ABZ - LHR
12h 12m
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Co-Op to Union Street
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)INV - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Reading
10h 30m
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Co-Op to Union Street
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)ABZ - LGW
4. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoke
12h 6m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Co-Op to Union StreetE6
2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Coventry
4. Take the train from Coventry to Basingstoke
16h 58m
Train
1. Take the train from Wick to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Birmingham International
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Basingstoke
19h 12m
£142–226

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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2h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 620.2 mi
Duration: 9h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Post Office to The Malls via Bus Terminal, Co-Op, Union Street, Park and Ride, and London Victoria in around 21h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Basingstoke via Bus Terminal, Wick, Inverness, Haymarket, and Coventry in around 18h 23m.

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