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How to get fromBrora to Orkney Islandsby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Brora to Orkney Islands by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Brora Station Square to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    4h 43m
    £17–23

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Brora to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    6h 38m
    £67–95

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fountain Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    4h 46m
    £179–562

  4. Bus, ferry via Fountain Square

    1. Take the bus from Fountain Square to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    5h 7m
    £17–23

Brora to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Brora to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 106.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Brora to Orkney Islands. However, you can 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 train from Brora to Hospital Entrance via Wick, Bus Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 6h 38m.

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