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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to John o' Groats is to bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 13h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to John o' Groats is to drive which takes 8h 16m and costs £110 - £160.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to John o' Groats. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3 and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.

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

The distance between Preston and John o' Groats is 498 miles. The road distance is 450.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to John o' Groats without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 6m and costs £70 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 12h 6m to get from Preston to John o' Groats, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Preston to John o' Groats?

The best way to get from Preston to John o' Groats is to bus which takes 13h 24m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh, which costs £60 - £200 and takes 13h 31m.

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

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

Can I drive from Preston to John o' Groats?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to John o' Groats is 450 miles. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Preston to John o' Groats.

Where can I stay near John o' Groats?

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

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

There are 8 ways to get from Preston 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 Preston to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus TerminalX99
12h 6m
£70–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3M10
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus TerminalX99
13h 24m
£54–99
Drive 447.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to John o' Groats447.7 mi
8h 16m
£111–159
Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston 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
10h 6m
£124–285
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
13h 31m
£63–193
Bus via Royal Bank of Scotland
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Buchanan Bus Station181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Royal Bank of ScotlandE6
4. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to JOG Knitwear280 / ...
14h 6m
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to InvernessLondon Euston - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to WickInverness - Wick
14h 24m
£89–121
Train, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminal
12h 36m
£123–280

Preston to John o' Groats by train and bus

43Weekly Services

12h 6mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 494.9 mi
Duration: 12h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Bus Terminal in around 13h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Post Office via Haymarket, Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 13h 31m.

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