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How to get fromBallater to Orkney Islandsby bus, plane, car, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Ballater to Orkney Islands by bus, plane, car, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballater to Aberdeen Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    3h 39m
    £139–342

  2. Drive, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballater to Inverness Longman Roadcar car
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Longman Road to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    8h 19m
    £46–65

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket£131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Ballater, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ballater to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ballater to Quanterness Cottages via Inverness Longman Road, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 8h 19m.

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