What is the cheapest way to get from John o' Groats to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from John o' Groats to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal is to ferry and bus which costs £23 - £27 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from John o' Groats to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

The fastest way to get from John o' Groats to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal is to ferry and bus which takes 4h and costs £23 - £27.

How far is it from John o' Groats to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

The distance between John o' Groats and Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal is 38 miles.

What is the time difference between John o' Groats and Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal is 1h ahead of John o' Groats. It is currently 10:38 AM in John o' Groats and 11:38 AM in Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

There are 176+ hotels available in Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal.

John o' Groats to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal

Q: How do I travel from John o' Groats to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from John o' Groats to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4h and costs £23 - £27.

Q: How long does it take to get from John o' Groats to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

It takes approximately 4h to get from John o' Groats to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, including transfers.

There is 1 way to get from John o' Groats to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal by ferry or bus

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1. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry TerminalPf1
2. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to West Tankerness LaneN1 / ...
4h
£23–27

John o' Groats to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal by bus, ferry, and foot

42Weekly Services

4hAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 38.1 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between John o' Groats, Scotland and Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from John o' Groats to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal. However, you can take the line 80 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry terminal, take the bus to West Tankerness Lane, then walk to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal.

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