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 17m.

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 bus and ferry which takes 15h 17m and costs £40 - £75.

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

The distance between John o' Groats and Scalloway is 166 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 bus and ferry which takes 15h 17m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from John o' Groats to Scalloway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Scalloway?

There are 82+ hotels available in Scalloway.

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

There are 3 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 to Kirkwall, fly, bus
best
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 38m
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 Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
15h 17m
£43–72
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Lerwick (LSI)INV - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
10h 39m

John o' Groats to Scalloway by bus and ferry

12Weekly Services

15h 17mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 164.9 mi
Duration: 8h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from John o' Groats to Scalloway. 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 Hospital Entrance, walk to Travel Centre, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the line 4 bus to Hall. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JOG Knitwear to Hall via Sir George's Street Church, Bank of Scotland, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Travel Centre, Passenger Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 15h 17m.

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