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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to John o' Groats is to drive which costs £90 - £140 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to John o' Groats is to drive which takes 7h 28m and costs £90 - £140.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to John o' Groats. However, there are services departing from South Crescent and arriving at Post Office via Port Rodie, Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.

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

The distance between Portpatrick and John o' Groats is 394 miles. The road distance is 370.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portpatrick to John o' Groats without a car is to bus which takes 13h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 18m to get from Portpatrick to John o' Groats, including transfers.

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

Portpatrick to John o' Groats bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.

Train or bus from Portpatrick to John o' Groats?

The best way to get from Portpatrick to John o' Groats is to bus which takes 13h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 15h 23m.

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

Portpatrick to John o' Groats bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Portpatrick to John o' Groats?

Yes, the driving distance between Portpatrick to John o' Groats is 370 miles. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Portpatrick to John o' Groats.

Where can I stay near John o' Groats?

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

Portpatrick to John o' Groats - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Portpatrick to John o' Groats by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Co-OpE6
13h 18m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
15h 23m
£63–146
Drive 367.9 mi
1. Drive from Portpatrick to John o' Groats367.9 mi
7h 28m
£92–133
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
4. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
11h 58m
£199–444
Bus via Sir George's Street Church
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
4. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to JOG Knitwear280 / ...
14h 11m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Co-OpE6
14h 21m
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
4. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
11h 13m
£248–545

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

18Weekly Planes

1h 35mAverage Duration

£149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 392.1 mi
Duration: 13h 18m

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

You can take a bus from South Crescent to Post Office via Cross, Port Rodie, Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, Co-Op, and Bus Terminal in around 13h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Post Office via Cross, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 15h 23m.

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