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

The cheapest way to get from John o' Groats to Scalloway is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £75 and takes 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from John o' Groats to Scalloway is to ferry which takes 13h and costs £50 - £75.

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

The distance between John o' Groats and Scalloway is 165 miles.

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

The best way to get from John o' Groats to Scalloway without a car is to ferry which takes 13h and costs £50 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 13h to get from John o' Groats to Scalloway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Scalloway?

There are 81+ hotels available in Scalloway.

John o' Groats to Scalloway - 5 ways to travel via ferry, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from John o' Groats to Scalloway by ferry, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry TerminalPf1
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
13h
£50–73
Bus, ferry
cheapest
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
3. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
15h
£43–72
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly, bus
1. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI)KOI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 19m
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 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
15h 21m
£49–72
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Co-Op to Union Street
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Lerwick (LSI)INV - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
10h 44m

John o' Groats to Scalloway by bus and ferry

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15hAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.6 mi
Duration: 13h

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

You can take a bus from JOG Knitwear to Hall via Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, Ferry terminal, Hospital Entrance, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 13h.

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