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John o' Groats, Great Britain → Balmoral Castle, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from John O' Groats to Balmoral Castle
Composite routes from John O' Groats to Balmoral Castle
Cheapest
4 h 7 min
Car
Other
8 h 51 min
10 h 51 min
Bus, Train
7 h 14 min
Plane, Bus
11 h 57 min
12 h 21 min
Train, Bus
Route Navigator John o' Groats - Balmoral Castle
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto A99
21 km 896 м
21 km 896 м
Turn left onto A99
5 km 199 м
5 km 199 м
Turn right
18 м
18 м
Turn right onto Cliff Road
Cliff Road, 209 м
209 м
Continue onto Francis Street
Francis Street, 55 km 973 м
55 km 973 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Navidale Road
Navidale Road, 52 km 501 м
52 km 501 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Meikle Ferry Roundabout
Meikle Ferry Roundabout, 67 м
67 м
Turn slight left onto A9
4 km 292 м
4 km 292 м
Turn right onto Scotsburn Road
Scotsburn Road, 16 km 539 м
16 km 539 м
Turn right
2 km 81 м
2 km 81 м
Turn left
1 km 983 м
1 km 983 м
Turn right onto High Street
High Street, 1 km 957 м
1 km 957 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto B817
2 km 837 м
2 km 837 м
Turn left onto Struie Road
Struie Road, 1 km 663 м
1 km 663 м
Turn left onto B9176
23 м
23 м
Keep right onto B9176
29 м
29 м
Turn right onto A9
7 km 51 м
7 km 51 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ardullie Roundabout
Ardullie Roundabout, 10 km 466 м
10 km 466 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tore Roundabout
Tore Roundabout, 10 km 539 м
10 km 539 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Longman Roundabout
Longman Roundabout, 10 km 277 м
10 km 277 м
Keep left
59 м
59 м
Turn left onto B9154
11 km 651 м
11 km 651 м
Turn left onto A9
2 km 880 м
2 km 880 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A9
12 km 447 м
12 km 447 м
Keep left
74 м
74 м
Turn slight left onto A938
15 km 551 м
15 km 551 м
Turn left onto A95
3 km 790 м
3 km 790 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Inverallan Roundabout
Inverallan Roundabout, 1 km 894 м
1 km 894 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Speybridge Roundabout
Speybridge Roundabout, 1 km 445 м
1 km 445 м
Turn right onto A939
19 km 147 м
19 km 147 м
Turn left onto Stuart Place
Stuart Place, 1 km 842 м
1 km 842 м
Turn left onto A939
347 м
347 м
Turn right onto A939
19 km 820 м
19 km 820 м
Turn sharp right onto A939
9 km 211 м
9 km 211 м
Turn slight left onto A939
203 м
203 м
Turn right onto B976
8 km 91 м
8 km 91 м
Turn slight left onto A93
380 м
380 м
Turn sharp right onto B976
1 km 65 м
1 km 65 м
Turn right
81 м
81 м
Turn slight right
1 km 670 м
1 km 670 м
Keep left
375 м
375 м
Continue
2 km 714 м
2 km 714 м
Turn right
105 м
105 м
Turn slight right
71 м
71 м
Keep right
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2 km 558 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Megabus UK
Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$25.32
Stagecoach North Scotland
Phone:
01224591381
Email:
bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Terminal to Bus
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$46.83
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Balmoral
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.72–$24.05
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Website:
easternairways.com/
Plane from Wick Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$151.89
Train operators
LNER
Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Aviemore
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26
ScotRail
Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Wick to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24
Train from Inverness to Aviemore
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$32.91
Train from Inverness to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$41.77–$94.93
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from John o' Groats to Balmoral Castle?
The cheapest way to get from John o' Groats to Balmoral Castle is to drive which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 4h 7m.
What is the fastest way to get from John o' Groats to Balmoral Castle?
The fastest way to get from John o' Groats to Balmoral Castle is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .
Is there a direct bus between John o' Groats and Balmoral Castle?
No, there is no direct bus from John o' Groats to Balmoral Castle. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Balmoral Rd End via Bus Terminal, Inverness Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
How far is it from John o' Groats to Balmoral Castle?
The distance between John o' Groats and Balmoral Castle is 439 km. The road distance is 304.3 km.
How do I travel from John o' Groats to Balmoral Castle without a car?
The best way to get from John o' Groats to Balmoral Castle without a car is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs $206.52 - $391.30 .
How long does it take to get from John o' Groats to Balmoral Castle?
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from John o' Groats to Balmoral Castle, including transfers.
Where do I catch the John o' Groats to Balmoral Castle bus from?
John o' Groats to Balmoral Castle bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Terminal station.
Train or bus from John o' Groats to Balmoral Castle?
The best way to get from John o' Groats to Balmoral Castle is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs $206.52 - $391.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $92.39 and takes 11h 57m.
Where does the John o' Groats to Balmoral Castle bus arrive?
John o' Groats to Balmoral Castle bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Can I drive from John o' Groats to Balmoral Castle?
Yes, the driving distance between John o' Groats to Balmoral Castle is 304 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from John o' Groats to Balmoral Castle.
Where can I stay near Balmoral Castle?
There are 94+ hotels available in Balmoral Castle. Prices start at $45.63 per night.
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