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How to get fromArmadale, Skye to Orkney Islandsby train, bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Armadale, Skye to Orkney Islands by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Dingwalltrain train
    2. Take the train from Dingwall to Broratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brora Station Square to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    11h 1m
    £122–191

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 917
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    11h 56m
    £36–60

  3. Bus, ferry via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 917
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    11h 45m
    £48–78

  4. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    7h 36m
    £196–597

  5. Ferry, train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    9h 39m
    £222–507

  6. Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Crianlarich to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    10h 15m
    £219–524

  7. Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    10h 56m
    £165–456

Armadale, Skye to Orkney Islands by foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 1m

What companies run services between Armadale, Skye, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Armadale, Skye to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Kyle of Lochalsh, take the train to Dingwall, take the train to Brora, walk to Brora Station Square, take the bus to Scrabster Terminal Building, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Quanterness Cottages. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Armadale, Skye to Quanterness Cottages via Allt a-Tuath, Post Office, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Terminal Building, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 11h 45m.

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