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

The cheapest way to get from Seaham to John o' Groats is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 14h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Seaham to John o' Groats is to drive which takes 7h 51m and costs £95 - £150.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Seaham to John o' Groats. However, there are services departing from New Strangford Road and arriving at Post Office via Sunderland Interchange, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3 and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.

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

The distance between Seaham and John o' Groats is 450 miles. The road distance is 397.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Seaham to John o' Groats without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 22m and costs £60 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 12h 22m to get from Seaham to John o' Groats, including transfers.

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

Seaham to John o' Groats bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Train or bus from Seaham to John o' Groats?

The best way to get from Seaham to John o' Groats is to bus which takes 14h 19m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 13h 28m.

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

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

Can I drive from Seaham to John o' Groats?

Yes, the driving distance between Seaham to John o' Groats is 398 miles. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Seaham to John o' Groats.

Where can I stay near John o' Groats?

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

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

There are 8 ways to get from Seaham 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 Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus TerminalX99
12h 22m
£62–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange 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
14h 19m
£46–104
Drive 395.3 mi
1. Drive from Seaham to John o' Groats395.3 mi
7h 51m
£98–141
Fly Newcastle to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)NCL - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminal
13h 45m
£150–241
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to WickInverness - Wick
13h 28m
£74–131
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
13h 47m
£55–206
Bus via Perth
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Perth
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride 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 / ...
16h 37m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Take the train from Newcastle 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
£188–510

Seaham to John o' Groats by train and bus

33Weekly Services

12h 22mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 447 mi
Duration: 12h 22m

What companies run services between Seaham, County Durham, England and John o' Groats, Scotland?

You can take a bus from New Strangford Road to Post Office via Sunderland Interchange, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Bus Terminal in around 14h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seaham to Post Office via Newcastle, Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 13h 28m.

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