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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to John o' Groats is to train and bus which costs £130 - £210 and takes 19h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to John o' Groats is to drive which takes 11h 16m and costs £150 - £230.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to John o' Groats. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Post Office via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 16m.

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

The distance between Swindon and John o' Groats is 674 miles. The road distance is 633.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to John o' Groats without a car is to bus which takes 19h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 30m to get from Swindon to John o' Groats, including transfers.

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

Swindon to John o' Groats bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Train or bus from Swindon to John o' Groats?

The best way to get from Swindon to John o' Groats is to bus which takes 19h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £400 and takes 19h 30m.

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

Swindon to John o' Groats bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Swindon to John o' Groats?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to John o' Groats is 633 miles. It takes approximately 11h 16m to drive from Swindon to John o' Groats.

Where can I stay near John o' Groats?

There are 158+ hotels available in John o' Groats.

Swindon to John o' Groats - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Swindon to John o' Groats by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Co-Op
10h 30m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
19h 30m
£102–400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station595 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Co-OpE6
19h 16m
Drive 629.7 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to John o' Groats629.7 mi
11h 16m
£159–230
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Co-Op
10h 8m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Co-Op
10h 56m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
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
13h 16m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
3. Take the train from Dyce to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Co-Op
13h 5m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham International
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Inverness
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 / ...
19h 55m
£135–201

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

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3h 21mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 669.7 mi
Duration: 10h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Regent Circus to Post Office via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, Co-Op, and Bus Terminal in around 19h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swindon to Post Office via Cheltenham Spa, Edinburgh Waverley, Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 19h 30m.

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