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 £45 - £100 and takes 13h 48m.

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 11m 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 48m.

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 418.5 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 25m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 12h 25m 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 48m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £150 and takes 14h 4m.

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 419 miles. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Middlesbrough to John o' Groats.

Where can I stay near John o' Groats?

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

Middlesbrough to John o' Groats - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 8 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 InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus TerminalX99
12h 25m
£85–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus TerminalX99
13h 48m
£45–96
Drive 416.1 mi
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to John o' Groats416.1 mi
8h 11m
£103–149
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminal
12h 3m
£150–367
Train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastle
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
14h 4m
£78–142
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 19 to John Dobson St-Carliol StX10
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Dunfermline
3. Take the bus from Dunfermline A92 to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Royal Bank of ScotlandE6
5. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to JOG Knitwear280 / ...
16h 18m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
3. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
11h 24m
£209–485
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MME - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminal
15h 27m
£149–552

Middlesbrough to John o' Groats by train and bus

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12h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 480.5 mi
Duration: 12h 25m

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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Middlesbrough to Post Office via Newcastle, Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 14h 4m.

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