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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to John o' Groats is to train which costs £130 - £230 and takes 18h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to John o' Groats is to drive which takes 12h 24m and costs £160 - £240.

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

The distance between Lowestoft and John o' Groats is 733 miles. The road distance is 653.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lowestoft to John o' Groats without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 39m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 16h 39m to get from Lowestoft to John o' Groats, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lowestoft to John o' Groats?

Yes, the driving distance between Lowestoft to John o' Groats is 653 miles. It takes approximately 12h 24m to drive from Lowestoft to John o' Groats.

Where can I stay near John o' Groats?

There are 173+ hotels available in John o' Groats.

Lowestoft to John o' Groats - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lowestoft to John o' Groats by train, bus, car, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus TerminalX99
16h 39m
£138–230
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Norwich to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminal
12h 44m
£113–353
Drive 649.4 mi
1. Drive from Lowestoft to John o' Groats649.4 mi
12h 24m
£162–233
Fly Norwich International Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)NWI - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminal
12h 56m
£186–473
Train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
18h 4m
£131–225
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminal
13h
£124–500
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Norwich to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LGW - INV
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminal
12h 44m
£115–337
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LHR - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminal
15h 20m
£153–495
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminal
15h 53m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Norwich to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LTN - ABZ
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminal
15h 9m
£127–428

Lowestoft to John o' Groats by train and bus

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16h 39mAverage Duration

£138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 728.3 mi
Duration: 16h 39m

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You can take a train from Lowestoft to Post Office via Norwich, Peterborough, Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 18h 4m.

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