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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to John o' Groats is to drive which costs £170 - £260 and takes 12h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to John o' Groats is to drive which takes 12h 50m and costs £170 - £260.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to John o' Groats. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Post Office via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Union Street and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 48m.

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

The distance between Poole and John o' Groats is 853 miles. The road distance is 700.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to John o' Groats without a car is to train and bus via York which takes 19h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 19h 21m to get from Poole to John o' Groats, including transfers.

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

Poole to John o' Groats bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Train or bus from Poole to John o' Groats?

The best way to get from Poole to John o' Groats is to bus which takes 22h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £310 and takes 21h 41m.

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

Poole to John o' Groats bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Poole to John o' Groats?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to John o' Groats is 701 miles. It takes approximately 12h 50m to drive from Poole to John o' Groats.

Where can I stay near John o' Groats?

There are 157+ hotels available in John o' Groats.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Poole 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 via York
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Basingstoke
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to York
3. Take the train from York to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Royal Bank of ScotlandE6
5. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to JOG Knitwear280 / ...
19h 21m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham International
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
21h 41m
£120–308
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Co-OpE6
22h 48m
Drive 696.7 mi
1. Drive from Poole to John o' Groats696.7 mi
12h 50m
£175–252
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Co-Op
11h 43m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham International
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Co-OpE6
20h 17m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LGW - INV
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Co-Op
11h 46m
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Co-Op
12h 38m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LHR - ABZ
3. Take the train from Dyce to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Co-Op
14h 29m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LGW - ABZ
3. Take the train from Dyce to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Co-Op
14h 37m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

28Weekly Planes

3h 21mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 847.6 mi
Duration: 19h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Post Office via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, Union Street, Co-Op, and Bus Terminal in around 22h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to Post Office via Bournemouth, Birmingham International, Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 21h 41m.

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