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

The cheapest way to get from John o' Groats to Belfast is to bus and train and fly which costs £90 - £230 and takes 12h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from John o' Groats to Belfast is to bus and fly which takes 7h 56m and costs £110 - £310.

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

No, there is no direct bus from John o' Groats to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Bus Terminal, Union Street and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.

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

The distance between John o' Groats and Belfast is 350 miles.

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

The best way to get from John o' Groats to Belfast without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Inverness which takes 15h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from John o' Groats to Belfast, including transfers.

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

John o' Groats to Belfast bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Terminal station.

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

John o' Groats to Belfast bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1263+ hotels available in Belfast.

John o' Groats to Belfast - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from John o' Groats to Belfast by bus, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

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 George Best Belfast City Airport
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1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)INV - BHD
7h 56m
£119–304
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
12h 2m
£91–223
Bus, bus and ferry via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
15h 26m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from John o' Groats to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
9h 28m
£119–290
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
11h 46m
£92–264
Bus, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
3. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
11h 43m
Bus, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
3. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
11h 32m
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)ABZ - BHD
10h 45m
£133–289
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
15h 43m
Train, bus, bus and ferry via Inverness
1. Take the train from Wick to Inverness
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
16h 56m
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Wick to Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
17h 13m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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

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Distance: 348 mi
Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between John o' Groats, Scotland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from John o' Groats to Belfast. However, you can take the bus to Bus Terminal, take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3, walk to Inverness, take the train to Inverness Airport Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, then take the line 600 bus to Queens Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Bus Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 15h 26m.

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