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

The cheapest way to get from John o' Groats to Cardiff is to bus and fly and train which costs £75 - £260 and takes 9h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from John o' Groats to Cardiff is to bus and fly and train which takes 9h 44m and costs £75 - £260.

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

The distance between John o' Groats and Cardiff is 687 miles. The road distance is 639.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from John o' Groats to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train via Edinburgh which takes 15h 58m and costs £120 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 15h 58m to get from John o' Groats to Cardiff, including transfers.

Can I drive from John o' Groats to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between John o' Groats to Cardiff is 639 miles. It takes approximately 12h 9m to drive from John o' Groats to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1513+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 11 ways to get from John o' Groats to Cardiff by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
15h 58m
£122–381
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)INV - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
9h 44m
£78–251
Drive 635.6 mi
1. Drive from John o' Groats to Cardiff635.6 mi
12h 9m
£157–227
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Co-Op to Union StreetE6
2. Take the train from Inverness to Darlington
3. Take the train from Darlington to Cardiff Central
16h 55m
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Wick to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
17h 28m
£115–376
Train
1. Take the train from Wick to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
18h 34m
£122–236
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the bus from Inverness Bus Station to Aberdeen Coach Station
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Bristol Temple Meads
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
20h 18m
£134–699
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
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 Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
13h 29m
£89–221
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
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 Bristol Airport (BRS)ABZ - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
12h 36m
£127–316
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
11h 20m
£126–338
Bus, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol 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 Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
13h 22m

John o' Groats to Cardiff by bus and train

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15h 58mAverage Duration

£122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 683.5 mi
Duration: 15h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Post Office to Cardiff Central via Bus Terminal, Wick, Inverness, Haymarket, and Crewe in around 17h 28m.

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