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 £40 - £60 and takes 11h 4m.

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 11h 4m and costs £40 - £60.

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

The distance between Lerwick and John o' Groats is 159 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 11h 4m and costs £40 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 11h 4m to get from Lerwick to John o' Groats, including transfers.

Where can I stay near John o' Groats?

There are 171+ hotels available in John o' Groats.

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

There are 3 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
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1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry TerminalPf1
11h 4m
£42–57
Bus, fly to Kirkwall, 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 Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
4. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to JOG Knitwear
8h 20m
Bus, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LSI - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminal
10h 11m

Lerwick to John o' Groats by ferry and bus

9Weekly Services

11h 4mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.8 mi
Duration: 11h 4m

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

You can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to JOG Knitwear via Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Passenger Terminal, Ferry terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 11h 4m.

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