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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 to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Low Street to Aberdeen Royal Infirmarybus bus
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    5h 41m
    £160–343

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from High Street to Bus Stationbus bus 35
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    12h 9m
    £37–52

  3. Drive, bus, ferry

    1. Drive from Banff to Caithness General Hospitalcar car
    2. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    8h 4m
    £64–92

  4. 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
    6h 18m

  5. Bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Low Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    8h 33m
    £214–509

Banff to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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 Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, take the bus to Haudagain By-Pass, 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 Bus Station, Nairn Bus Station, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 12h 9m.

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