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 line 280 bus and ferry which costs £20 - £30 and takes 3h 52m.

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 line 280 bus and ferry which takes 3h 52m and costs £20 - £30.

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

The distance between John o' Groats and Mainland is 52 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 line 280 bus and ferry which takes 3h 52m and costs £20 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from John o' Groats to Mainland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mainland?

There are 167+ hotels available in Mainland.

John o' Groats to Mainland - 3 ways to travel via line 280 bus, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from John o' Groats to Mainland by bus or ferry

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Line 280 bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from JOG Knitwear to Station280
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
3h 52m
£20–30
Bus, ferry
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 57m
£21–31
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 CentreN1
4h 19m
£27–31

John o' Groats to Mainland by bus, foot, and ferry

26Weekly Services

3h 52mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 51.2 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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 line 280 bus to Station, 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 Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Sir George's Street Church, Bank of Scotland, Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 3h 57m.

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