How to Travel from
Chester to John O'Groats
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Chester, Great Britain → John O'Groats, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chester to John O'groats
Composite routes from Chester to John O'groats
Cheapest
9 h 11 min
Car
823 km.
from $45
Other
14 h 17 min
Train, Bus
606 km.
from $429.72
21 h 35 min
606 km.
from $155.12
15 h 42 min
606 km.
from $493.86
10 h 35 min
Train, Plane
605 km.
from $217.23
8 h 43 min
Train, Plane
605 km.
from $232.34
13 h 10 min
Train, Plane
605 km.
from $257.83
12 h 3 min
Train, Plane
605 km.
from $388.45
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37 м
37 м
Turn left onto Hamilton Place
Hamilton Place, 20 м
20 м
Turn right onto Goss Street
Goss Street, 33 м
33 м
Turn left onto Hamilton Place
Hamilton Place, 132 м
132 м
Turn right onto Trinity Street
Trinity Street, 133 м
133 м
Turn right onto Nicholas Street
Nicholas Street, 1 km 558 м
1 km 558 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto St Oswalds Way
St Oswalds Way, 462 м
462 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Hoole Way
Hoole Way, 2 km 455 м
2 km 455 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Warrington Road
Warrington Road, 1 km 603 м
1 km 603 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Hoole Island Junction
Hoole Island Junction, 3 km 424 м
3 km 424 м
Keep left and take M56, (M6) toward Runcorn, Warrington, Manchester
Runcorn, Warrington, Manchester, M56, (M6), 18 km 428 м
18 km 428 м
Keep left and take A56 toward Runcorn East, Warrington
Runcorn East, Warrington, A56, 463 м
463 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Chester Road
Chester Road, 7 km 437 м
7 km 437 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Wilderspool Causeway
Wilderspool Causeway, 288 м
288 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Mersey Street
Mersey Street, 1 km 571 м
1 km 571 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Fennel Street
Fennel Street, 301 м
301 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lythgoes Lane
Lythgoes Lane, 3 km 689 м
3 km 689 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Winwick Road
Winwick Road, 1 km 893 м
1 km 893 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Newton Road
Newton Road, 1 km 690 м
1 km 690 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Winwick Link Road
Winwick Link Road, 2 km 838 м
2 km 838 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Winwick Interchange
Winwick Interchange, 9 km 811 м
9 km 811 м
Keep right onto M6
312 km 79 м
312 km 79 м
Keep left and take M73, (M80), (M8), (A721) toward Stirling, Kincardine Bridge, Glasgow, Uddingston
Stirling, Kincardine Bridge, Glasgow, Uddingston, M73, (M80), (M8), (A721), 418 м
418 м
Keep right onto M73 and take M73, (M80), (M8) toward Stirling, Kincardine Bridge, Glasgow
Stirling, Kincardine Bridge, Glasgow, M73, (M80), (M8), 24 km 553 м
24 km 553 м
Keep right onto M80 and drive toward Perth, Stirling
Perth, Stirling, 20 km 226 м
20 km 226 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Keir Roundabout
Keir Roundabout, 11 km 635 м
11 km 635 м
Keep left onto A822
18 km 769 м
18 km 769 м
Turn right onto Broich Road
Broich Road, 21 м
21 м
Turn left onto King Street
King Street, 462 м
462 м
Turn right onto Addison Terrace
Addison Terrace, 202 м
202 м
Turn left onto Church Street
Church Street, 149 м
149 м
Turn right onto East High Street
East High Street, 3 km 19 м
3 km 19 м
Turn left onto A822
16 km 278 м
16 km 278 м
Turn sharp left
17 km 318 м
17 km 318 м
Turn slight left onto Aberfeldy Road
Aberfeldy Road, 1 km 838 м
1 km 838 м
Turn right
4 km 947 м
4 km 947 м
Turn left onto B846
15 km 79 м
15 km 79 м
Turn right onto Bohespic Road
Bohespic Road, 6 km 521 м
6 km 521 м
Turn slight right onto B847
1 km 377 м
1 km 377 м
Turn left
8 km 739 м
8 km 739 м
Turn left onto A9
87 km 811 м
87 km 811 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A9
2 km 929 м
2 km 929 м
Turn right onto B9154
11 km 687 м
11 km 687 м
Turn right onto A9
10 km 253 м
10 km 253 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Longman Roundabout
Longman Roundabout, 10 km 522 м
10 km 522 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Tore Roundabout
Tore Roundabout, 11 km 519 м
11 km 519 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ardullie Roundabout
Ardullie Roundabout, 7 km 919 м
7 km 919 м
Keep left onto B9176
1 km 900 м
1 km 900 м
Turn right onto B817
2 km 793 м
2 km 793 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto B817
1 km 9 м
1 km 9 м
Turn left onto Ardross Street
Ardross Street, 1 km 983 м
1 km 983 м
Turn right
2 km 81 м
2 km 81 м
Turn left onto Scotsburn Road
Scotsburn Road, 16 km 539 м
16 km 539 м
Turn left onto A9
4 km 336 м
4 km 336 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Meikle Ferry Roundabout
Meikle Ferry Roundabout, 137 м
137 м
Turn slight left onto A9
51 km 388 м
51 km 388 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Navidale Roundabout
Navidale Roundabout, 55 km 39 м
55 km 39 м
Continue onto Cliff Road
Cliff Road, 209 м
209 м
Turn left
18 м
18 м
Turn left onto Bridge Street
Bridge Street, 5 km 199 м
5 km 199 м
Turn right onto A99
22 km 518 м
22 km 518 м
Turn right onto A99
127 м
127 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
151 м
151 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Liverpool ONE Bus Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.30–$63.29
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44
Megabus UK
Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11
Scottish Citylink
Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62
Park's of Hamilton
Phone:
01698 653164
Email:
enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
Website:
parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Stagecoach North Scotland
Phone:
01224591381
Email:
bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$45.57
Train operators
Avanti West Coast
Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$113.92–$291.13
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$82.28
Train from Chester to Stafford
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$101.26
Train from Stafford to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$94.93
West Midlands Trains
Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Stafford to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Once a week
Cross Country
Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Stafford to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$69.62
LNER
Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87
ScotRail
Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$151.89
Train from Inverness to Wick
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$62.02–$139.24
Train from Aberdeen to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$40.50–$88.60
Caledonian Sleeper
Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Preston to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
7h 37m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$126.58
Transport for Wales
Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Chester to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$37.97
Airlines
Loganair
Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$582.26
Plane from Ringway Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$405.05
Eastern Airways
Website:
easternairways.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Wick
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$594.92
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Wick
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to John O'Groats?
The cheapest way to get from Chester to John O'Groats is to bus which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 21h 35m.
What is the fastest way to get from Chester to John O'Groats?
The fastest way to get from Chester to John O'Groats is to train and fly which takes 8h 43m and costs $108.70 - $369.57 .
Is there a direct bus between Chester and John O'Groats?
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to John O'Groats. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at JOG Knitwear via Liverpool ONE Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3 and Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.
How far is it from Chester to John O'Groats?
The distance between Chester and John O'Groats is 869 km. The road distance is 811.1 km.
How do I travel from Chester to John O'Groats without a car?
The best way to get from Chester to John O'Groats without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 17m and costs $184.78 - $478.26 .
How long does it take to get from Chester to John O'Groats?
It takes approximately 14h 17m to get from Chester to John O'Groats, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Chester to John O'Groats bus from?
Chester to John O'Groats bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool ONE Bus Station.
Train or bus from Chester to John O'Groats?
The best way to get from Chester to John O'Groats is to bus which takes 21h 35m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $217.39 - $597.83 and takes 15h 42m.
Where does the Chester to John O'Groats bus arrive?
Chester to John O'Groats bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.
Can I drive from Chester to John O'Groats?
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to John O'Groats is 811 km. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from Chester to John O'Groats.
Where can I stay near John O'Groats?
There are 146+ hotels available in John O'Groats. Prices start at $61.32 per night.
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