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How to get fromBanff to Orkney Islandsby bus, plane, ferry, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Banff to Orkney Islands by bus, plane, ferry, car, or train

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  1. Bus, bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from High Street to Deveron Waybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huntly to Aberdeen Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    4h 45m
    £120–334

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from High Street to The Squarebus bus 301
    2. Take the train from Huntly to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    11h 4m
    £39–80

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Deveron Waybus bus 301
    2. Take the bus from Huntly to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    11h 3m
    £40–56

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Banff to Tescocar car
    2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    7h 22m
    £74–92

  5. Bus, train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from High Street to The Squarebus bus
    2. Take the train from Huntly to Inverness Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    5h 39m
    £193–606

Banff to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration11h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Banff to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the bus to Deveron Way, 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 bus from High Street to Quanterness Cottages via Huntly, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Terminal Building, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 11h 3m.

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