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 train which costs £75 - £140 and takes 13h 24m.

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, George Street, Bus Station Stance 3 and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.

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 via Edinburgh which takes 12h 18m and costs £60 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 12h 18m 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 13h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £140 and takes 13h 24m.

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 via Edinburgh
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 18m
£63–212
Train via Edinburgh
cheapest
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 43m
£56–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Station
2. Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetE9
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus TerminalX99
13h 11m
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 20m
£160–241
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to WickInverness - Wick
13h 24m
£75–132
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Alnmouth
2. Take the train from Alnmouth to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus TerminalX99
14h 9m
£100–208
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
10h 43m
£191–515

Seaham to John o' Groats by train and bus

14Weekly Services

13h 24mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 447 mi
Duration: 12h 18m

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, George Street, Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Bus Terminal in around 13h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seaham to Post Office via Newcastle, Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 13h 24m.

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