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

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to John o' Groats is to bus which costs £60 - £100 and takes 13h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to John o' Groats is to drive which takes 8h 10m and costs £100 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Middlesbrough and John o' Groats?

No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to John o' Groats. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand 11 and arriving at Post Office via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3 and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.

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

The distance between Middlesbrough and John o' Groats is 483 miles. The road distance is 418.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to John o' Groats without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 21m and costs £170 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 12h 21m to get from Middlesbrough to John o' Groats, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to John o' Groats bus from?

Middlesbrough to John o' Groats bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.

Train or bus from Middlesbrough to John o' Groats?

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to John o' Groats is to bus which takes 13h 32m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £300 and takes 14h 9m.

Where does the Middlesbrough to John o' Groats bus arrive?

Middlesbrough to John o' Groats bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Middlesbrough to John o' Groats?

Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to John o' Groats is 418 miles. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Middlesbrough to John o' Groats.

Where can I stay near John o' Groats?

There are 178+ hotels available in John o' Groats.

Middlesbrough to John o' Groats - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Middlesbrough to John o' Groats by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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 Darlington to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus X99
12h 21m
£173–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus X99
13h 32m
£64–98
Drive 415.7 mi
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to John o' Groatscar 415.7 mi
8h 10m
£102–148
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Wick John O' Groats Airport
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane MAN - WIC
19h 15m
£80–347
Train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain
14h 9m
£118–293
Train, bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus
5. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to JOG Knitwearbus 280 / ...
14h 43m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus
11h 45m
£134–309
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Wick John O' Groats Airport
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane ABZ - WIC
10h 39m
£489–1,142
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
3. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry
11h 28m
£261–654

Middlesbrough to John o' Groats by train and bus

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14h 9mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 480.3 mi
Duration: 12h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Post Office via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Bus Terminal in around 13h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Middlesbrough to Post Office via Newcastle, Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 14h 9m.

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