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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to John o' Groats is to ferry which costs £70 - £100 and takes 9h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to John o' Groats is to ferry which takes 9h 16m and costs £70 - £100.

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

The distance between Lerwick and John o' Groats is 158 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to John o' Groats without a car is to ferry which takes 9h 16m and costs £70 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Lerwick to John o' Groats, including transfers.

Where can I stay near John o' Groats?

There are 170+ hotels available in John o' Groats.

Lerwick to John o' Groats - 2 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Lerwick to John o' Groats by ferry, bus, or plane

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 Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry TerminalPf1
9h 16m
£72–100
Bus, fly, ferry
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)LSI - KOI
3. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
8h 33m

Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

6Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£105Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 157.1 mi
Duration: 9h 16m

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

You can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to JOG Knitwear via Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 9h 16m.

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