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

The cheapest way to get from John o' Groats to Mainland is to ferry and bus which costs £24 - £29 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from John o' Groats to Mainland is to bus and ferry which takes 3h 55m and costs £20 - £35.

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

The distance between John o' Groats and Mainland is 54 miles.

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

The best way to get from John o' Groats to Mainland without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 3h 55m and costs £20 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from John o' Groats to Mainland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mainland?

There are 176+ hotels available in Mainland.

John o' Groats to Mainland - 3 ways to travel via bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from John o' Groats to Mainland by bus 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, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from JOG Knitwear to Sir George's Street Church80
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
3h 55m
£21–31
Ferry, bus via Hamnavoe Estate
1. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry TerminalPf1
2. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to Hamnavoe EstateX1
4h 36m
£27–31
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry TerminalPf1
2. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to Travel CentreX1
4h 13m
£24–29

John o' Groats to Mainland by bus and ferry

40Weekly Services

3h 55mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 53.3 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between John o' Groats, Scotland and Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from John o' Groats to Mainland. However, you can take the bus to Sir George's Street Church, walk to Bank of Scotland, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JOG Knitwear to Hamnavoe Estate via Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 4h 36m.

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